CREWS from Epping and Harlow were called to a home in Theydon Bois in the early hours of Saturday morning (June 20) after reports that a "large deer" had fallen into a pool.

The deer had fallen in a pool in Little Gregories Lane, Theydon Bois shortly before 6am.

Crews winched the confused animal to safety using a carry strap.

The soggy but unharmed deer was released back into the wild shortly afterwards.