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On arrival rescue workers assess the situation.
Ropes are put in place to prevent Merlin from struggling.
The digger goes to work removing the side of the ditch.
A ramp is put in place to make Merlin’s exit easier.
Final preparations before Merlin is extracted from the ditch.
Everyone is relieved that Merlin is back on his feet after his ordeal.
Back home in his stable, Merlin tucks into some feed.
