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Mother plunges from balcony trying to save her son as Spanish apartment safety comes under scrutiny

Spanish emergency crews executed an extraordinary rescue operation involving a horse trapped in a muddy marsh in Dubai. The animal had become partially submerged in thick mud, rendering conventional rescue methods unsafe. Instead, experts secured the horse using a specialized harness. This innovative approach allowed for the horse to be lifted into the air by helicopter, moving it to firmer ground away from the marsh hazard.

Footage captured rescuers standing in the water, guiding the horse as it was gradually raised above the marsh, suspended beneath the aircraft. The operation demanded meticulous coordination to ensure the horse's safety throughout the airlift and prevent further injury. Following the successful operation, the horse was removed from the marsh.

In a separate event, the Indian Army showcased its daring capabilities with a high-altitude rescue near Nun Kun, carrying out a daring operation at an altitude of 18,600 feet. Additionally, Dubai Police successfully rescued a lost hiker in the Hatta mountains after a two-day search, while the National Guard in Sharjah performed a daring airlift of an injured motorcyclist after a crash.

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