A mare in Essex has been rescued from a water-filled ditch thanks to the help of firefighters and a vet.
Bonnie was unable to climb out via the steep banks. Credit: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
The horse, Bonnie, found herself trapped in the deep ditch amid three feet of cold water, in Church Lane, Billericay. The water came almost up to the withers of her soaked-through rug.
Bonnie was sedated to keep her calm and crews safe. Credit: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Crews from Chelmsford and Basildon Fire Stations, of Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, came to her assistance at around noon on Monday (30 January).
She was quickly dried off using towels. Credit: Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Bonnie was sedated by a vet and firefighters used lines and strops to pull her up the bank to safety. She was back on her feet and left in the care of her owner by 3pm.
“Great team work today for a difficult rescue,” said a spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, when they shared the positive outcome on social media.
Lead image by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
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