Fire crews rescue stricken horse

Fire crews dashed to help a horse which was found in a field unable to stand.

Two appliances from Bispham and Fleetwood rescued the animal with the help of a vet.

Two crews with heavy lifting gear were needed.placeholder image
Two crews with heavy lifting gear were needed.

The alarm was raised at about 1.20pm today when the horse was discovered in a field on Sharp Road, Singleton unable to get to its feet.

The firefighters used large animal rescue equipment to lift the stricken animal back into a standing position.

The condition of the horse is not known.

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