Salvage operation - Horse rescued from slurry pit by crane
In a complex rescue operation, the fire department in Egelsbach in southern Hesse rescued a horse from a slurry pit. The animal had already sunk up to its head when the emergency services arrived on Saturday evening, as the fire department announced on Sunday. The horse was first secured with hoses.
A special animal rescue unit from the Kelkheim fire department and a crane from Dreieich then succeeded in freeing the animal. According to the information provided, almost 40 firefighters were involved in the operation, which lasted around two hours. According to the fire department, a vet also attended to the hypothermic and agitated horse.
Fire department report
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- Due to the success of the rescue operation, the fire department in Egelsbach received praise from animal welfare organizations across Germany on Sunday.
- It's not uncommon for animals to find themselves in emergencies, like the one in Egelsbach, in rural areas of Germany, where farms and open spaces are prevalent.
- This incident served as a reminder of the importance of having well-equipped and trained emergency services, including animal rescue units like the one from Kelkheim, in communities across Germany.
- In gratitude for the rescue operation, the horse's owners wanted to make a donation to support the fire department and animal welfare organizations in Egelsbach, Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
