The RSPCA and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service worked together to help rescue a deer that was stuck between two houses. Over the last year the RSPCA has helped thousands of animals across the UK and receive almost one million calls for help each year.
Reflecting on some of the organisations most memorable rescues this year, one animal rescue officer has shared how the deer found itself stuck upside down in a tiny gap between two homes. The service was called to the incident in Louth on January 25, 2024, where they found the deer wedged tight between the brick walls of each house.
Karen Nix, who works as an animal rescue officer, said: “This was a tricky rescue because the deer was trapped so tightly and, to complicate matters, was also upside down. It must have been terrifying for him.
“Thankfully, he was freed and it was such a relief to watch him run free into the undergrowth.” The RSPCA worked with the fire service and used ropes and poles to slowly pull the muntjac through the gap.
A Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue attended an incident with the RSPCA on 25 January, just before 10am. Our crew from Louth attended along with our animal rescue specialists from Lincoln North.
“The crews used a short extension ladder, lines, hook and animal rescue equipment to release the muntjac deer.” For the past 200 years, the RSPCA has been working hard to help animals in need.
RSPCA chief inspectorate officer Steve Bennett said: “We’re here for every kind; but with almost 1 million calls for help every year, we can’t do this alone. We’re incredibly grateful to all of the animal-loving members of the public who have helped rescue animals themselves, taken them to vets for specialist care, as well as the other agencies who help save the lives of animals in need, from the fire service to the police to small local rescues!
“We will always use our specialist skills to help animals when we can and we’re grateful to other agencies for working with us to help animals in need. But there are also lots of ways the public can help animals themselves too; after all, the quicker an animal gets help, the better.
“If we all work together, we can create a kinder and better world for all animals.”