A bull was hauled out of a deep well by firefighters in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh, on January 22.

Two thick ropes were tied around the bovine's body and the animal was successfully pulled up to the surface.

A bull was rescued by fire service officials after it had fallen into a deep well in northern India's Uttar Pradesh.

This incident took place in Malihabad police station area in Lucknow on January 22.

Visuals showed the fire officials rescuing the bull. Two thick ropes were put around the bull's body and it was pulled up the deep well with a lot of effort.

The hard work of the fire officials as well as locals, who seemingly joined in the rescue operation, bore fruit as the heavy animal was finally lifted out of the well and put on one side.

Taking out such a heavy animal from a well as deep as this one required quick thinking coupled with courage and strength and the fire officials showed these qualities and reacted promptly to ensure that the animal was safely rescued.