Incident
Animal rescue
Date
1.23pm - 11 March 2022
Last updated
4.02pm - 11 March 2022
Status
Closed
Incident type
Large
Location
Withypool and Hawkridge
Attending station
South Molton
Dulverton
Fire control received a call stating a horse stuck in a bog in the Withypool area of Exmoor.
Fire control mobilised 2 appliances from Dulverton and South Molton, a Specialist Rescue Team from Bridgwater and 2 officers.
Once on scene crews liaised with he owner and assisted the horse to safety using heavy duty salvage sheets. The incident was resolved before the SRT team and officers got in attendance so they were able to become clear for any further incidents.
The incident was left in the hands of the owner who awaited transported back to local stables.