A Devon lifeboat came to the rescue of a deer on Thursday after it fell into the sea off Torbay. The Torbay lifeboat was scrambled to rescue the animal after it was spotted by the Brixham Coastguards 200 yards off the coast at about 0900 BST.
The deer suffered a few minor scratches but was returned back into its natural habitat at Berry Head within hours.
The Torbay lifeboat team said it was used to rescuing animals such as dogs but had never rescued a deer before.
Lifeboatman Nick O'Bryan said he was pleased with the way the rescue went.
He said: "They can be quite good at kicking out.
"We were fortunate to hobble this one quite securely before we lifted him into the boat.
"It's great to have a success especially when an animal is returned to the wild safe and well."
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