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Foal rescued from slurry pit in north Shropshire

By Shropshire Live8 December 2014
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A foal was this morning rescued from a slurry pit near Hinstock.

Foal rescued from slurry pit in north Shropshire

Fire service personnel from Market Drayton and Animal Rescue Specialists from Wellington were called to rescue the trapped animal in Westcott Lane, Goldstone at around 8:25am.

Chester the foal was safely released from the slurry pit before being reunited with its owners.

News!! Specialist crews are currently attempting to rescue Chester the foal from a slurry pit. pic.twitter.com/r2K9NivNML https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/541883246108504064

Crews have successfully rescued Chester the foal. More pics to follow! A lot if cleaning to be done! pic.twitter.com/IbrXlQV7Ik https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/541898995313180672

Sarah markworth and
Judy Martin with Chester after his ordeal. pic.twitter.com/VUDo2m24EY https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/541912343933095936

More pics of Chester the FOAL. Rescued by Animal Specialists from Wellington and crews from Market Drayton. Good work pic.twitter.com/Mh1ypRAyV3 https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/541921451973283840

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