Firefighters cut horse free from gate in back of horsebox

(Image credit: Leicestershire Fire and Rescue)

Firefighters had to cut a horse free after her legs became tangled in a gate stored in the back of a horsebox.

Crews from Bedminster Fire Station were called by their colleagues from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service late on Easter Sunday night (9 April) to help with a large animal rescue.

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Firefighters cut horse free from gate in back of horsebox

A spokesman for Avon Fire & Rescue said the call came about 11.14pm.

“On arrival, firefighters found a horse trapped in a horse box and rescued her using cutting gear and tools,” the spokesman said. “Crews remained at the scene in case the vet and owner required further assistance, and helped to move the horsebox to a safe location.”

“Electric cutters and spreaders were used to free the beast,” the spokesman added.

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