THE tide appears to have washed away the dead cow that had become stuck underneath the town bridge - for now.

The cow carcass first appeared on Tuesday, and having initially washed out with tide, reappeared again on Thursday to the dismay of residents.

The Environment Agency said it would not remove the cow as it did not pose a risk to the environment or flood risk.

The cow is no longer visible from the town bridge as of Friday morning but it remains to be seen whether it will make a third appearance with the incoming tide.