Thursday 6 December 2007
14.23 Jacklands, Nailsea
A horse trapped in chilly water for more than two hours was
rescued with the help of firefighters.
On arrival retained duty system crews from Nailsea and
Clevedon found Billy, a 20-year-old
horse, partially submerged in a water filled ditch
around six feet deep.
Firefighters connected together hose reels to create a
sling around animal, before trying to pull the horse from the
water. Following several unsuccessful attempts to move an
exhausted Billy a tractor belonging to a local man was brought
into assist with the operation.
After a rescue lasting around one and a half hours the animal
was successfully recovered from the ditch. Along with Billy's
owners firefighters warmed up the animal using hay.
On the departure of the fire service Billy was on his feet,
safely back in his stable.