Bruce the bull rescued, after getting stuck in Brecon bog

Bruce the bull was rescued after several hours, thanks to the superb efforts of firefighters, his owner, friends, neighbours and vets.

Bruce had become stuck up to his chest in the bog in the remote Llanfihangel Nant Bran area, about seven miles west of Brecon, on Sunday, May 11.

“At 11.36am on Sunday, May 11, 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,” said a spokesperson for the fire service.

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“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. 

“The all-terrain vehicle and pick-up truck from Brecon Fire Station, along with the animal rescue team from Pontardawe Fire Station, were mobilised to the scene. 

Marilyn Jones, Bruce's owner, said the 9-year-old is now happy eating in his field. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service) Bruce had become stuck up to his chest in the bog in the remote Llanfihangel Nant Bran area, about 7 miles west of Brecon. (Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service) “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. 

“Crews utilised animal rescue lines, slings, straps and trowels, and Bruce was eventually fully rescued at approximately 5.30pm.”

Crews left the scene at 5.45pm.

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.”