Horse rescue from ditch by firefighters in West Felton
Specially trained firefighters this afternoon rescued a horse after it became trapped in a ditch near West Felton.
The incident happened at Grimpo, West Felton at around 1.50pm.
Three fire appliances including the rescue tender were mobilised from Baschurch and Wellington. An Operations officer was also in attendance.
Firefighters, with a vet in attendance, used specialist animal harnesses, straps and lifting gear to remove Genie the mare from the ditch.
1/2 Wellington's specialist rescue tender was used to lift Genie out of the ditch working closely with the Vet. Both pic.twitter.com/EGeUFFxPLb https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/566626745693245441
2/2 rider and horse are doing well after their ordeal. A successful outcome for all with thanks to the owner and rider for their patience https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/566627877677203456
