A HIGHLAND cow escaped its enclosure in a Glasgow country park this morning - to go cool off in a nearby river.
A woman who was walking her dog in Pollok Country Park spotted the animal chilling in the White Cart Water, on Thursday morning.
The cow had escaped the Highland Cattle enclosure and made its way to the water for a bath, before wading over to the field on the other bank, leaving her calf behind.
Glasgow City Council said the cow has since been rescued by handlers and has no injuries.
A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said: “One of the Highland cows at Pollok Country Park decided to take a bath in the White Cart this morning then wade over to a field on the other bank.
"Obviously the grass looked greener on the other side!
“The water at that spot was low and the animal is fine.
"At no time did she leave the park and the field she entered on the opposite bank is not open to the public.
"Our handlers safely returned her to the correct field where she was reunited with her calf.
"Both mum and baby are well.”
Pollok Park is home to some 50 Highland cows, who graze in its fields all year round.
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