We’ve all heard of a bull in a china shop but this takes the biscuit.
The 600kg animal went exploring South Devon but soon ran into trouble when it ventured into a local garden.
Three crews from Paignton, Torquay and Exmouth Fire Stations were drafted in last night to hoist the bull out of the pool.Rob Cude, group manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, said: ‘The plan of action was to feed webbing strops under the after getting him in the corner of the pool, then bring in a telehandler and lift him out supported comfortably.
‘Whilst this was ongoing, a local farmer positioned a cattle trailer ready for him to move straight into.The missing bull was found in the Paignton area of South Devon but seemed to enjoy its time in the water ‘The operation went very smoothly, lifted, moved to the trailer, and was then held in the harness for a few minutes until he could support himself again.
By this time, he had been in the pool for three to fours hours and was very cold, with obviously numb legs.’He continued: ‘He did spend quite some time with his nose just below the surface blowing bubbles, which he seemed to enjoy.More:
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