A HORSE is recovering after being trapped in a septic tank for about two hours.
Firefighters were called to Box Nook Farm, in Greenside, Gateshead, on Saturday morning after the animal, called Scout, became trapped in the 6ft by 6ft container.
The horse is believed to have fallen into the tank while exercising, and was in distress when firefighters arrived. They pumped out the container to enable a vet to reach the animal and sedate it.
A fire brigade spokeswoman said: "There was concern for Scout's hind legs, and he was laid against straw bales set out by fire crews to be tended by the vet.
"While crews were making up their equipment, they were delighted to see Scout getting back up on to all fours."
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