A little donkey in Cornwall needed some 'ass-istance' after getting himself stuck in a ditch earlier today.
The wonky donkey became quite literally bogged down after he ventured too close to the end of a field.
As a result, crews from Newquay and Tolvaddon fire stations were called in to help release the beast.
Firefighters work to release the donkey from the ditch
The firefighters, together with a Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service flexi duty, were sent to a farm in the Mawgan area of Newquay around 4.30pm today.
With the animal getting increasingly dehydrated from being in his predicament, the crews needed to work fast.
Patrick back safely on firm ground
After some muddy work and not a little heavy lifting, the firefighters successfully managed to release donkey Patrick from the bog.
The crews then handed over the donkey to a waiting vet who had been called, for a full examination.
Firefighters with a safe donkey Patrick after the rescue
Describing it as a successful result, a spokesperson for Newquay Fire Station said: "Today Green watch had a great result getting Patrick the little donkey out of a ditch, wet and cold but back in his field!
"Patrick was delighted to get back. The watch worked hard to get a very stuck, dehydrated boy out of the ditch."
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