Not baaaa-d with heights? Moment goat is rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

This is the incredible moment a group of Spanish firefighters rescued a goat from the window ledge of a fifth-floor flat.

Emergency services were called to the scene after shocked locals noticed the brown animal roughly 50ft above the ground in a street named Calle Potes, just seven miles south from the centre of Madrid.

Soon after arriving, the fire brigade became the centre of Spanish media attention, with many wondering how they would attempt to save the goat, who had perched itself in the most awkward of places.

In the clip, firefighters can be seen carefully clearing a path on the balcony across from where the animal had gotten itself comfy and lay down on the ledge.

Outstretched over the adjoining vent and approaching the goat with a tub of water, the animal seemed initially confused by the workers’ attempts to bring it to safety.

But after the ingenious idea of using carrots as bait, the goat suddenly became interested and the firefighter holding the camera can be heard saying ‘we got her’ as the goat began to walk towards them.

However, the initial cheers from the crowd below soon stopped and the goat instead had them holding their breath once more, after it decided to take the risky route of walking over the balcony’s ledge.

Scared to startle it, the firefighters are heard urging each other not to make any sudden movements.

Shocked locals noticed the animal standing on the ledge of the fifth-floor flat in the south of Madrid

In the incredible footage, firefighters can be seen making multiple attempts to lure the goat to safety before it finally came back

The ingenious offering of carrots played a significant role in saving the goat’s life, with the offering of food quickly grabbing its attention

The animal was roughly 50ft above the ground in a street named Calle Potes, seven miles from the centre of the Spanish capital

‘Leave her, leave her!,’ one can be heard saying.

‘She’ll come on her own.’

Relief is eventually struck when the goat is seen entering the living room of the flat, with the animal finally safe following the stressful ordeal.

Once its safety was secured, the animal was passed to the city’s emergency vetinary service, Sevemur, who take care of sick and injured animals found in Madrid.

In a conversation with Telemadrid, one local Calle Potes resident said the animal ‘must have come down from the sky’. 

The animal certainly didn’t take the easy route down, walking across the balcony’s ledge before eventually coming down to safety

Relief was struck when the goat popped its head into the living room, with concerned locals following the ordeal heard cheering

Firefighters passed the animal to the city’s emergency vetinary service, Sevemur, who take care of sick and injured animals found in Madrid

It remains in supervision at the protection centre of Madrid Salud and is said to be in ‘good health’

Authorities remain unsure how it got there in the first place, with particular confusion being raised due to the flat where the goat had gotten itself stuck being uninhabited. 

The animal, which has since been identified as a ‘male dwarf goat’ remains in supervision at the protection centre of Madrid Salud and is said to be in ‘good health’ according to Municipal sources.

The ‘dwarf goats’, also known as pygmy goats, are said to be good pets known for their playful nature.

They are also said to be friendly with children, with their small stature allowing for them to be petted and handled.

It is unclear whether the goat has an owner.