Horse rescued from River Beult near Maidstone
30+ Incident Wednesday 23 October 2019 11:54
Wednesday 23 October 2019
13:17
Fire engines: 1
Special support vehicles: Animal rescue unit, Water safety unit
Maidstone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a horse stuck in the River Beult near Water Lane in Headcorn, Maidstone. One fire engine, a water safety unit and an animal rescue unit attended. Crews wearing water safety suits placed straps around the horse, before using an animal rescue crane to lift it onto dry land. The horse did not appear to have any injuries and was handed into the care of its owner.