Crews rescue ‘completely exhausted’ horse from mud pit in Saskatchewan
An 'exhausted' horse was saved after it spent several hours trapped in a mud pit in Melfort, Sask., the city's fire department said.
A horse was rescued in Saskatchewan after being stuck in a mud pit for several hours, according to the Melfort Fire Department (MFD). Crews responded to a call for assistance around 7:34 a.m. Wednesday, with the fire department reporting that the animal had likely been in the pit throughout the night, exhausted and disoriented. Initial efforts to extricate the horse using a sling and loader proved unsuccessful, as the animal panicked and managed to escape.
In response to this setback, crews worked to create a gradual slope to facilitate the horse's exit from the pit. This method was successful, and the horse was freed from the mud. The MFD stated that the horse was expected to recover fully from its ordeal. The fire department extended gratitude to the first responders and neighbors who provided assistance in the rescue effort.
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