A horse which found itself in a precarious position is said to be recovering well from its ordeal. Firefighters came to the rescue of 35-year-old Trio, who was trapped between a concrete block and a fence at a farm in Coldwaltham, near Pulborough. It was saved from the ditch employing the use of a crane under the watchful eye of a vet on Monday, September 30.
Trio back on terra firma (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: "The team worked with a local vet to bring the horse to safety using specialist animal rescue equipment. "Trio was given a precautionary checkover by the vet and fortunately he swiftly recovered from the ordeal.".