News | UKFirefighters rescue hapless bull which got its head stuck in treeTrapped: the bull with its head stuck in a tree in a field off Barby Road, RugbyPARachel Blundy27 October 2015Firefighters used a winch and a riot shield to rescue a bull which had got its head stuck in a tree.Crews from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to save the hapless animal in a field off Barby Road, Rugby shortly before 11am on Monday.They wielded specialist large animal rescue equipment to free the beast, since named Billy.In a post on its Facebook page, the fire service said: "The crew had to use a winch, strop and riot shield to remove the bull from the tree.Rescue: fire crews free the bullPA"The bull was released back in to the field and seems none the worse for wear for the ordeal."The team did a great job getting the bull free."Read MoreAnimal rescues cost London Fire Brigade £13,000 a monthCat stuck up a tree? Don't ring us! Firefighters see decline in animalFacebook users appeared amused by the unusual rescue.Ron Matthews wrote: "Well done guys!! That would have been a bulls up if he was stuck there too long bless him."Sarah Reading said: "So much for a bull in a china shop. Well done guys for getting him out."And Julie Simpson posted: "Don't you just bloody love a fireman". Additional reporting by the Press AssociationMORE ABOUTWarwickshire FireFacebook
