Herefordshire firefighters rescued a horse from a ditch (Image: Hereford and Worcester Rescue and Fire Service)
HEREFORDSHIRE firefighters have been called to a horse trapped in a ditch.
Crews from Leominster and Bromyard fire stations were called to the scene in Kimbolton, in Leominster, at 10.50am yesterday (December 13), said a spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.
RELATED NEWS:
- 'Despicable' burglary at Leominster charity shop
- BMW damaged after crashing into tree on A49 in Herefordshire
- Woman admits trying to kill man at Hereford home
The fire service received reports of an animal trapped.
Crews found a 13-year-old horse stuck in the ditch when they arrived.
The horse was sedated by a local vet, but firefighters said it didn't survive. Strops and farming machinery were used to release the horse.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel