A farmer had to airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured when a cow knocked him down a bank.
Rescue crews were called after the 69-year-old farmer suffered serious injuries when he fell from a hill track.
They said it was believed a cow had knocked him over and he tumbled down a bank, causing suspected pelvic and spinal injuries.
A spokesman for the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue team said they were called out at 2pm on Saturday after he fell from a track at Rhiw Gam in Machynlleth .
They said: "Early reports suggested that he had been knocked over by a cow.
"Given the nature of the injuries, assistance was requested from the coastguard helicopter.
"The winchman-paramedic was dropped at the scene, and together with team volunteers, set about stabilising the casualty and getting him onto a stretcher while [the helicopter] landed further down the valley.
"The man was carried a short distance to a position suitable for winching him aboard the helicopter and then transport to Bronglais hospital, Aberystwyth for further assessment and treatment."
