[Animals] Oh deer! Firefighters rescue stag tangled in fence

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The deer's antlers were tangled up in fence tape wrapped around a tree

 

Published

14 August 2023, 09:09 BST

A deer which firefighters said had an "oh dear moment" when it got tangled up in fencing tape was released by the brigade.

 

The animal's antlers were caught up in the tape which was also wrapped around a tree in Llanwarne, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, on Saturday.

 

They used a line to secure it and then wire cutters and small tools to cut it free.

 

The deer was checked for any injuries and then released back into the wild, Hereford and Worcester Fire Service said.The animal was cut free using tools and wire cutters by firefightersAfter it was checked for injuries, the deer went back to the wild.

 

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