A bull was rescued after he slipped down a steep cliff in County Galway yesterday evening.
At around 5 o'clock, volunteers from Clifden RNLI attended the scene as the area was not accessible by road.
Under the instruction of the local vet and farmer the crew on-board the lifeboat were able to guide the bull into the water until he swam to safety on a nearby beach.
The farmer, along with three members of the public, and the local vet were on scene.
The lifeboat was launched immediately and attended the scene, which was around half a mile from the station at Clifden.
The lifeboat crew then guided the bull as it swam to a nearby beach where it made its way up the shore.
Speaking following the rescue, Clifden RNLI Helm Alan Pryce said:
"We were happy to assist the local farmer and vet to help the bull out of the hazardous position it was in."
"We are very aware of the dangers posed by large animals that are distressed and were glad to be able to assist the farmer while also providing a safety presence to him and the individuals working with him to bring the bull to safety, on what was a dangerous and dark shore."
