Firefighters used a winch and a riot shield to rescue a bull which had got its head stuck in a tree.
Crews from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to save the hapless animal in a field off Barby Road, Rugby shortly before 11am on Monday.
They wielded specialist large animal rescue equipment to free the beast, since named Billy.
In a post on its Facebook page, the fire service said: "The crew had to use a winch, strop and riot shield to remove the bull from the tree.
"The bull was released back in to the field and seems none the worse for wear for the ordeal.
"The team did a great job getting the bull free."
Facebook users appeared amused by the unusual rescue.
Ron Matthews wrote: "Well done guys!! That would have been a bulls up if he was stuck there too long bless him."
Sarah Reading said: "So much for a bull in a china shop. Well done guys for getting him out."
And Julie Simpson posted: "Don't you just bloody love a fireman".
Additional reporting by the Press Association
