'Sinking' horse rescued from ditch
The horse was found stuck in deep mud (Picture: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)
A horse that was found sinking into a muddy ditch has been rescued by firefighters in Cheshire.
Crews from Wilmslow and Billington - including an animal rescue unit - arrived at the scene yesterday to find the horse had fallen in the ditch, getting all four legs stuck in the process.
Rescuers helped the horse walk away from the scene (Pic: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)
A vet was called to sedate the horse, allowing firefighters and the animal rescue team to work and get the animal free.
Despite being covered head to hoof in mud, the horse was checked over by the rescuers and walked off from the incident unharmed.
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