Firefighters rescue 880-pound horse stranded in freezing river
By Ben Turner via SWNS
This is the moment a chilly horse was rescued from a FREEZING river - as firefighters hauled the 400kg (881 lb) animal out of the water.
The white and brown horse slipped on an icy verge and plunged into the river as temperatures dropped to a wintery -1° C ( 30 °F) yesterday, November 29.
Firefighters were called at around 7 A.M and waded into the waist-deep water to guide the horse to the river's edge in Grays, England.
They worked with the horse's owner - who was helplessly watching on - to heave the horse up the riverbank using straps.
Normally, adult horses weigh around 400kg.
The animal was pulled to safety and left in the care of its owner.
The incident came as England recovered from Storm Arwen, which battered the country with freezing weather and windy conditions.
Stories and infographics by ‘Talker Research’ are available to download & ready to use. Stories and videos by ‘Talker News’ are managed by SWNS. To license content for editorial or commercial use and to see the full scope of SWNS content, please email [email protected] or submit an inquiry via our contact form.
Shop owner discovers Victorian jail cells hidden in her basement
She purchased the store having no idea about it history.
Scientists explain why there are ‘spiders’ on Mars
The creepy crawlies are actually small, dark features that form when this happens.
Doctor celebrates 2000th vasectomy with a sperm-themed cake
He says he hopes to raise awareness about the procedure.
Dog theft causes same emotional turmoil as losing a child: study
Some felt the loss was even more intense than the death of a friend or relative.
New innovative submarine looks just like a UFO
It has been specifically designed for the cruise and hospitality sectors.
Parenting1 week agoSingle mom details struggles of feeding her 12 kids
Lifestyle6 days agoWoman regrets her tattoo nightmare: ‘It’s horrendous’
Good News3 days agoDisabled student takes first steps in 10 years on graduation stage
Health3 days agoNew study reveals ‘old age’ begins later than it used to
Wildlife2 days agoClever elephant returns visitor’s shoe that fell into enclosure
Broadcast1 week agoHow hard is it for Americans to live sustainably?
Environment1 week agoHow hard is it for Americans to live sustainably?
Work1 day agoHow much does your workspace affect productivity?
