A bullock stranded in a ditch in a coastal town in east Suffolk was rescued by firefighters. 

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to an animal rescue in Aldeburgh just after 10am on Friday, October 4. 

The bullock was stranded in a ditch near Aldeburgh Community Centre in King's Field. 

Crews from Leiston and Orford fire stations attended the scene, along with a Unimog multi-purpose vehicle from Princes Street fire station in Ipswich. 

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A spokesman said the bullock was recovered using the Unimog and some firefighters wearing water rescue equipment, although no boat was needed during the rescue.

No vet was required as the animal was unharmed and it was left in the care of its owner. 

A stop time for the rescue was called at 1.05pm.