Cow Survives 11-Mile Flood, Lands on Old Bar Beach After NSW Rains

Discovered by Layla Philipson on the Mid North Coast, the cow’s improbable 11-mile swim triggered a viral Facebook post connecting Taree farmers and beachgoers. Animal rescue and flood survival stories trended locally as the cow’s relieved owner arranged a vet check on May 23.
Cow survives 11-mile flood ride, washing up on Old Bar Beach after torrential New South Wales rains—locals stunned by bovine’s improbable sandy landing.