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FIREFIGHTERS IN CORK have rescued a horse that was stuck in a river in the Blarney area.
A concerned person had contacted the ISPCA’s National Animal Cruelty Helpline, telling them the horse had been there for at least two days and was trapped in the muddy river bed with water up to its chest.
The ISPCA contacted the Cork County Fire Service, with the Ballyvolane Amber Unit responding immediately.
It took two hours to bring the horse to safety.
ISPCA Inspector Lisa O’Donovan said it was “not an easy task”, adding that the fire fighters “persevered and used all their muscle power until the animal was hauled to dry land”.
An equine vet then examined the horse, who is said to be “exhausted” but “recovering well after the ordeal”.
All images: ISPCA
The ISPCA thanked everyone who helped in the rescue, saying the horse could have easily drowned.
Another horse had to be rescued from the same river two years ago.
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Well done guys. A good news story.
Well done to everyone involved ☺
Great stuff. Lisa O’Donovan does amazing work for animals in need in Cork.
That is one lucky H20rse…..
See…this is what happens when you lead him to water and try to make him drink it…listen to the old saying people.
Poor thing, do horses get hypothermia they would?
Hold on, how come this concerned person didn’t tell them on the first day instead of waiting 2 days??
Great for the horse and well done go the crew. Now let’s get it scanned for the owners details and see how much they will be charged for the fire service call out…….. oh I wonder if it’s one of those horses without a chip, cause it’s der culture boss..
…….hiding from Tesco’s no doubt. Good news though.
He was rescued so why the long face?
This has to be the best news article of the day, I’m sick of reading and watching negative news stories. More happy news like this is what the world needs!
So happy he was rescued, well done to all that helped to get him out, the poor thing so glad there’s kind folk about. Xxxxxx
Quit horsin’ around and get outta that river!
Great work guys!! I hope the horse is getting plenty of TLC now.
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