(Photo: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service)
A bull which had been trapped in a ditch for longer than a day was rescued by Essex firefighters.
Firefighters were called on Friday (31 July) to help rescue the animal which was stuck in a ditch in Hatfield Broad Oak.
A vet also attended to ensure the bull was sedated and calm so it could be rescued safely.
(Photo: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service)
Fire crews used the specialist equipment on the Animal Rescue Unit to hoist the bull out of the ditch.
(Photo: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service)
Watch manager Gary Wain from Great Dunmow Fire Station said: "The bull had apparently been stuck for over a day before we were called.
"It was clear he wasn't going to be able to get himself out as he was stuck right next to a small bridge.
"Thankfully the bull seemed fine once we got him out and started happily eating the grass even before the crews had got all the straps off him."