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Horse in ditch rescued by Hertfordshire fire crews

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The animal was found lying on its side

A horse that got stuck in a ditch has been winched to safety.

Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to Wildhill Road in Hatfield at about 13:45 GMT on Sunday where the animal was lying on its side.

Crews from Hatfield and Potters Bar used straps and a rough terrain forklift to safely lift the horse, which was uninjured.

Station commander, Wayne Gibbons, said it was "excellent work by all involved".

News imageHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Horse rescueHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The horse was winched out of the ditch using straps and a forklift
News imageHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Horse rescueHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The horse was winched out of the ditch using straps and a forklift
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