Essex firefighters rescue deer from railings

Essex Fire and Rescue Service rescuing a deer from railings in Walton on the Naze, Essex. Credit: Essex Fire and Rescue Service
Essex Fire and Rescue Service rescuing a deer from railings in Walton on the Naze, Essex. Credit: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

A deer had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in a fence.

The wild animal was stuck in metal railings on Standley Road, Walton on the Naze, Essex, just before 9am on Sunday 24 September.

A deer was rescued from railings in Walton on the Naze, Essex, on 24 September, 2023. Credit: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

Clacton firefighters carefully released the deer and after giving it a check over, the animal was unharmed and trotted off, according to Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

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