Runaway bull fished out of pool

The bull escaped from a farm and fell into a private pool three miles away

A bull has been rescued from a swimming pool by firefighters after it escaped from its enclosure and charged into the water.

The animal broke out of its paddock and found its way to the private pool on Kinaldy Farm three miles away near St Andrews, Fife.

The incident happened just after 1700 BST on Friday.

Meanwhile, in Dunbar, East Lothian, a dog was plucked to safety after crawling into a cave.

The bull was rescued after firefighters drained the pool and pulled it out using special lifting equipment just before 2000 BST.

The bull was uninjured and is said to be doing well.

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The bull being lifted from the pool by firefighters

A Fife Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The bull escaped from about three miles away and made its way into what is a private pool.

"It is still sedated at the moment but everything seems to be in order."

In the incident in East Lothian, the dog crept into the cave, near Dunbar beach, at about 1500 BST.

Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service sent five firefighters and one engine to rescue the animal.