WILTS & BERKS CANAL TRUST

An unusual scene, which aroused considerable commotion, was witnessed in Swindon this afternoon in the neighborhood of the Golden Lion Bridge. Three cows were being driven from the market to Mr. G. Wilton's premises in Faringdon Street, and had successfully crossed the bridge, when one of the animals, startled by bystanders, rushed along the canal towing - path, followed by the man in charge. Just as he got to its head, the cow turned to the side and jumped into the canal. His efforts to drive it out were unsuccessful, only resulting in the animal getting underneath the bridge.

This structure was raised, and a rope was passed round the horns of the cow, which was drawn back the way it had gone and safely landed. In the excitement a young man, who had been taking an active part in the work of rescue, fell into the canal, and was thoroughly drenched before getting to the land.

28th November 1904
Evening North Wilts Herald