Firefighters received a callout to Canworthy Water, Launceston on Saturday afternoon, in response to a report of a horse trapped on its back in a water-filled ditch.
Appliances from Launceston, Bude and Bodmin were mobilised, together with the line rescue vehicle from Bodmin.
On arrival Cornwall Fire & Rescue personnel donned dry suits. Using general purpose lines, strops and lengths of hose they were able to successfully recover the horse, which was subsequently examined by an attending vet.
Appliances from Launceston, Bude and Bodmin were mobilised, together with the line rescue vehicle from Bodmin.
On arrival Cornwall Fire & Rescue personnel donned dry suits. Using general purpose lines, strops and lengths of hose they were able to successfully recover the horse, which was subsequently examined by an attending vet.
