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June 15, 1949
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Chilworth, England, heifer Myrtle fell into a farm cistern while being led to market. Surrey fire brigade rescued her by pumping water, digging a shaft, and using ropes, after which the Ashworth family decided not to sell her.
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Brigade of Firemen Get Hefty Heifer From Well
CHILWORTH, ENGLAND.
Myrtle, a hefty heifer, fell into a cistern. It took a brigade of firemen to get her out.
Norman Ashworth was leading her across his farmyard to a truck. Myrtle was bound for market to become beef.
Her path crossed the cistern cover. She stepped on it. Her hind legs slipped through. The rest of her followed gradually.
And there was Myrtle wearing the cistern like a girdle.
She was standing upright in several feet of water. Only her head was above the surface.
Ashworth called the Surrey fire brigade. The firemen put a rope around Myrtle and pulled. Myrtle didn't budge.
The firemen pumped out the water. They dug a shaft alongside the cistern and tore down one wall. They put two sets of ropes on Myrtle and eased her out a hundredweight or so at a time.
Mrs. Ashworth looked fondly at the unperturbed Myrtle.
"This has so endeared her to us," Mrs. Ashworth told reporters, "that we probably won't sell her at all."
CHILWORTH, ENGLAND.
Myrtle, a hefty heifer, fell into a cistern. It took a brigade of firemen to get her out.
Norman Ashworth was leading her across his farmyard to a truck. Myrtle was bound for market to become beef.
Her path crossed the cistern cover. She stepped on it. Her hind legs slipped through. The rest of her followed gradually.
And there was Myrtle wearing the cistern like a girdle.
She was standing upright in several feet of water. Only her head was above the surface.
Ashworth called the Surrey fire brigade. The firemen put a rope around Myrtle and pulled. Myrtle didn't budge.
The firemen pumped out the water. They dug a shaft alongside the cistern and tore down one wall. They put two sets of ropes on Myrtle and eased her out a hundredweight or so at a time.
Mrs. Ashworth looked fondly at the unperturbed Myrtle.
"This has so endeared her to us," Mrs. Ashworth told reporters, "that we probably won't sell her at all."
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Heifer Rescue
Cistern Accident
Fire Brigade
Farm Mishap
Animal Story
What entities or persons were involved?
Myrtle
Norman Ashworth
Mrs. Ashworth
Surrey Fire Brigade
Where did it happen?
Chilworth, England, Ashworth Farmyard
Story Details
Key Persons
Myrtle
Norman Ashworth
Mrs. Ashworth
Surrey Fire Brigade
Location
Chilworth, England, Ashworth Farmyard
Story Details
Heifer Myrtle falls into a cistern on the way to market; firemen rescue her through pumping, digging, and ropes; family decides to keep her.