An animal rescuer in Wales responded to a call for help from firefighters and rescued a feral mountain goat trapped in a basement window well in Llandudno. Photo courtesy of the RSPCA
Feb. 20 (UPI) — An animal rescuer in Wales responded to a call for help from firefighters and rescued a feral mountain goat trapped in a basement window well.
The RSPCA said Animal Rescue Officer John Littlewood was contacted by the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday when an adult goat was found trapped in the gap outside a Llandudno home’s basement window.
Littlewood was able to lift the goat partway out of the window well, allowing the animal to climb the rest of the way out on its own.
“Our officer attended and released the goat who was uninjured and was then allowed to wander back off into the wild,” an RSPCA spokesperson said. “Feral goats are frequently spotted in and around Llandudno town and the RSPCA works closely with local wardens who have responsibility for the colony on the Great Orme.”
The RSPCA cautioned that such rescues should only be attempted by experts.
“We advise members of the public not to attempt to rescue goats trapped like this as expert handling skills are often required. Instead they should contact a local vet, wildlife rehabilitator or find advice about the local goat population at the Great Orme Country Park website,” the spokesperson said.
