Heavy rains caused flooding and rivers to overflow in the Northern part of Heredia province in Costa Rica. A World Animal Protection response team went to provide basic aid and feed for stricken animals. Pictured: a cow swimming in flood water was carefully steered by the World Animal Protection boat and made it safely to dry ground.

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