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Fallen Horse Rescued Using Heavy Equipment
The 29-year-old horse was exhausted when he was found by his owner. (Click for a must-see photo of the rescue!)
EAST SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — What happens when a 29-year-old horse falls and he can't get up? His owner calls for help.
And help arrived in the form of the Hayward Fire Department, East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department, Alameda County Sheriff Animal Control, a local veterinarian and a heavy equipment operator.
The cold and exhausted horse was safely lifted to his feet. After an assessment found that he was not injured, the horse immediately began to eat grass.
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-Photos via East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department
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