Wales: 800kg bull rescued from bogland
13th May 2025
A number of crews responded to assist Bruce, a nine-year-old stock bull, weighing approximately 800kg, who had become stuck up to his chest in a bog.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Brecon and Pontardawe Fire Stations were called to an incident in Llanfihangel Nant Bran in Brecon on Sunday, 11th May.
The all-terrain vehicle and pickup truck from Brecon Fire Station, along with the Animal Rescue Team from Pontardawe Fire Station, attended the scene.
Crews were assisted by Honddu Vets as well as Bruce’s owner’s friends and neighbours.
The extrication was challenging and took around two and a half hours to complete, the officers confirmed.
Crews utilised animal rescue lines, slings, straps and trowels, and Bruce was eventually fully rescued at approximately 5.30pm.
Speaking on Bruce’s rescue, his owner, Marilyn Jones, said: “Thank you so much to everyone who has been involved in rescuing Bruce today. Bruce is now happy eating in his field, having been for a long walk since being rescued.”
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