Arconate, Italy – On Friday, June 6, 2025, firefighters launched a major rescue effort to save a herd of cows swept into the Villoresi Canal, which runs between the provinces of Milan and Varese.

The emergency began in the afternoon when the animals were reported trapped in the fast-moving waters.

In Arconate, authorities set up a barrier in the canal to assist the rescue operation.

Specialized teams, including alpine, river, and flood rescuers, worked together to reach the cows.

The animals were struggling against the current and unable to escape on their own.

Crews used technical equipment and coordinated tactics to stabilize the situation and prevent further danger.

The operation continued as teams attempted to recover all the trapped animals safely.

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