A video shows the amazing moment a deer runs back into the wild after being freed from a metal fence.
Firefighters and the RSPCA were called to Mottram Road, in Hyde, after the animal got stuck last Thursday (September 30).
The deer was clearly in distress but miraculously escaped completely uninjured after a bar spreader was used to open up a gap in the fence.
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Animal Rescue Officer Steve Wickham said: “This deer had obviously been running in the area at night and thought she could get through the railings in the gates but misjudged the gap.
“As she tried to go forward she was unable to move as the metal had trapped her between her hips and her waist. She was obviously terrified but luckily she was spotted and we were called to help.
“We tend to be called to help quite a lot of deer trapped in this way and we have to be careful not to cause them stress and so we release them calmly and as quickly as possible.
“Once the fire service had widened the railings I was able to gently guide her forward and it was great to see her run back into the wild. Hopefully she will have learnt her lesson from this and not try to go through railings again!”
If you encounter a wild animal that is trapped, keep a safe distance and call the RSPCA cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234 999.
