Cow for Aidiladha sacrifice dies after falling into well
KOTA BARU: A cow meant for the Aidiladha sacrificial rites died yesterday after falling into a well in Kampung Sireh.
The 12.30pm incident prompted a response from the Kota Baru Civil Defence Force (CDF), which was alerted via the MERS 999 emergency line.
In a Facebook post, the CDF said one officer and eight personnel were dispatched to the scene along with rescue equipment.
"Upon arrival, the team found that the cow had died after falling into the well. The carcass was later retrieved using specialised tools," it said.
The operation concluded without injuries or safety risks to team members, the statement added.
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