Incident
Animal rescue
Date
10.59am - 05 September 2024
Last updated
3.06pm - 05 September 2024
Status
Closed
Incident type
Large
Location
Shepton Mallet
Attending station
Clyst St George
Bridgwater
Shepton Mallet
Fire Control received a call to report a horse wedged in a dry ditch in the Forum Lane area of Shepton Mallet today at 11:00am.
A fire engine from Shepton Mallet, a specialist rescue team from Street and two officers were mobilised in the first instance, along with a telehandler from the Exeter area.
Attending crews are currently liaising with those on scene to formulate a plan. Update to follow.
Update - One horse has been successfully rescued from a ditch using telehandler, strops and a Hampshire harness. The horse has been assessed by vets and left with its owner.