Port Stephens SES crews rescued a pair of calves from the Paterson River Wednesday afternoon.
Six rescuers attached to the local SES unit were called, alongside RSPCA, EPA and RFS personnel, to rescue the animals safely from the water.
The calves were winched from the bank and wrapped in blankets to preserve body heat and allowed to recoup on tarps out of the mud.
Rescuers said the animals were exhausted but were safe and well, and left in the care of the RSCPA and NSW Department of Primary Industries vet on scene.
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