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Fire crews rescue horse from ditch near Burrowbridge
Date of alert:
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Crime Ref:
Force:
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
A LOCAL farmer helped out as firefighters from Taunton rescued a large horse stuck in a water-filled ditch.
Firefighters were called to the incident near Burrowbridge at around 6pm on Saturday (February 26).
A fire engine from Taunton Fire Station and a specialist animal rescue team from Bridgwater were sent out.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival crews confirmed there was one horse in a water filled ditch and started setting up water rescue equipment.
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