A horse became stuck in the mud on August 20, 2026 and was rescued by the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (England). Safe and sound, he was entrusted to the care of veterinarians before being returned to his owner. This was the second intervention of this type for fire crews in the area in the space of a week.
A complex situation
The one they were dealing with, this Thursday, August 20, was in very bad shape when the firefighters arrived on site. Stuck in a partly dry, but particularly muddy pond, the equine was stuck in the mud, with no possibility of getting out of this predicament. To help him in this area surrounded by trees and very dense vegetation, firefighters from the barracks of Biggleswade, Bedford And Kempston had to use specialized equipment. “ Using animal rescue equipment, teams were able to free the horse and put it back on its four hooves. »
Teamwork
Thanks to the tremendous teamwork of the firefighters, the horse trapped in the mud was able to be pulled out of this predicament. “ Terrific work by everyone involved, proving once again that when it comes to animal rescues, our teams are always ready to take the reins of the situation “, indicated the press release. As the media pointed out BBC News who relayed the information, the community barracks of Biggleswade wanted to send a message of thanks to all the people who participated in this rescue. “ Thank you to all the teams for their know-how and team spirit. » « The horse is now back on its four hooves », added the service.
After this rescue, the equine was entrusted to the care of veterinarians and returned to its owner, just as had been the case with horse saved a few days earlier has Wilden.
Woopets advice: what to do if you discover a horse stuck in the mud?
If your horse or a horse you encounter while out walking finds itself stuck in the mud, the first thing to do is to call emergency services (firefighters at 18 or 112), but also a veterinarian, in the event that the equine is stuck deeply and unable to get out on its own. While waiting for help, here are the tips to follow:
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Stay calm, this is the first instruction to apply, because you must not stress the animal more than it is.
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As much as possible, keep their head out of the mud to avoid asphyxiation and drowning.
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Next, secure the area by preventing other people or animals from approaching.
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Do not try to pull it alone, either with your vehicle or with unsuitable equipment: you risk injuring it or hurting yourself.
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In any case, do not act alone and wait for professionals: they have rescue techniques, but also the appropriate equipment, such as tarpaulins, straps, etc. The veterinarian may also possibly administer a sedative or an infusion to the horse if it is hypothermic or in shock.