Watch Horse Rescue By Phoenix Firefighters Using Jaws of Life

PHOENIX, AZ – Phoenix firefighters were quick outof the gate over the weekend, rescuing a horse that had been abandoned in a trailer that crashed. It happened Saturday by Broadway Road and 63rd Avenue.

A passerby had called to let them know about the trailer.

The trailer showed signs of a crash. Officials say that it appears that the vehicle towing the trailer had either crashed or stopped short, causing the trailer to crash. (Get Phoenix Patch's daily newsletter and real-time news alerts. Or, find your local Patch here and subscribe).

The horse was trapped and upside down.

The firefighters decided they would use the jaws of life to rescue the horse.

First, though, they needed a veterinarian to sedate the horse. They wanted to make sure that he was stable.

The horse is now being cared for by the Arizona Equine Rescue Organization. Police are looking for the driver who abandoned the horse.

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WATCH VIDEO OF THE RESCUE

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