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Horse rescued from ditch

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Henry Woodsford

Published: 5:10 PM January 21, 2019    Updated: 11:06 PM October 27, 2020
Two fire crews worked to free the horse. Picture: Winscombe Fire Station

Two fire crews worked to free the horse. Picture: Winscombe Fire Station - Credit: Archant

Two fire services were called to rescue a horse earlier today (Monday).

Crews from Winscombe and Weston-super-Mare were called after reports the animal had fallen into a stream in Banwell shortly after noon.

An animal rescue unit from Bedminster freed the horse and it was returned to its owner.

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