Fire Crews Rescue Horse from Ditch

In two separate incidents, emergency crews successfully rescued horses that had become trapped in precarious situations. In Paso Robles, California, CAL Fire SLO and a specialized horse rescue team extricated a small horse from a ravine after a one-hour effort, with no injuries reported to any animals or people involved. Meanwhile, in Houghton near Arundel, UK, a horse named Bob fell into a boggy ditch and required a two-hour rescue operation involving West Sussex and Surrey fire crews, who used a rescue board and harness to safely lift him out. Bob, a 17-hand stallion originally flown in from Ireland, was unharmed and later photographed safe and well. The incidents highlight the ongoing commitment of fire services to animal rescue, despite discussions in the UK about potential charges for such operations due to their non-statutory nature and associated costs. Both rescues underscore the importance of swift emergency response in saving animal lives.