Maltby horse rescued by firefighters after getting stuck

Firefighters from Cleveland Fire Brigade and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were called out to Maltby, in Stockton, on Friday lunchtime after a horse got himself into a pickle. 

Axle, a young grey horse, got himself stuck feet first in a ditch in his Maltby field. 

Firefighters from Cleveland were called in to help the daredevil equine, and, with help from Bishop Auckland's special rescue unit, freed him using a "rear skid manoeuvre". 

Axle being rescued. (Image: CDDFRS)

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Axle is now making "good progress with his recovery".

A spokesperson from CDDFRS said: "Last Friday lunchtime the fire engine and special rescue unit at Bishop Auckland were called to assist our colleagues at Cleveland Fire Brigade UK at an address in Maltby. 

"The rescue involved a horse called Axle who was stuck feet first into a ditch.

Axle the horse. (Image: CDDFRS)

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"Bishop Auckland Whites were the crew who attended and working together they used the animal rescue equipment to complete a rear skid manoeuvre, allowing the crews to move the Axle to a place of safety. 

"Well done to everyone involved and we are pleased to report Axle is making good progress with his recovery."

Axle the horse. (Image: CDDFRS)