Deer that found itself stuck in netting and water in Wisbech St Mary was rescued by firefighters

A deer who found itself stuck in some netting in the water was rescued by firefighters over the weekend.

The animal was stuck in water on Beechings Close in Wisbech St Mary on Sunday morning.

At 7.37am, fire crews from Wisbech, Dogsthorpe and Stanground were called to help get the deer out of the water.

The animal was saved by firefighters. Picture: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

Using specialist equipment, firefighters rescued and released a deer.

The deer once recovered from the water. Picture: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue
The deer was rescued by firefighters in Wisbech St Mary. Picture: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue

The crews returned to their stations by 8.40am.