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Horse trapped in Weld County ditch saved by slew of first responders

Crews from three fire departments, as well as one local veterinarian, helped rescue the horse that slipped into a ditch

Crews work to rescue a horse trapped in a ditch between Ault and Pierce. The horse had to be sedated to be lifted out of the ditch. (Courtesy/Weld County Sheriff’s Office)
Crews work to rescue a horse trapped in a ditch between Ault and Pierce. The horse had to be sedated to be lifted out of the ditch. (Courtesy/Weld County Sheriff’s Office)
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A whole herd of first responders worked together over the weekend to rescue a horse trapped in a ditch between Ault and Pierce.

After both the Ault-Pierce and Eaton Fire Departments were unable to lift the horse out of the ditch with tractor straps, an animal control officer contacted a veterinarian to sedate the horse, according to a .

Crews work to rescue a horse trapped in a ditch between Ault and Pierce. Firefighters from Ault-Pierce, Eaton and Windsor Severance all responded to rescue the horse. (Courtesy/Weld County Sheriff's Office)
Crews work to rescue a horse trapped in a ditch between Ault and Pierce. Firefighters from Ault-Pierce, Eaton and Windsor Severance all responded to rescue the horse. (Courtesy/Weld County Sheriff’s Office)

Once the horse was sedated, Windsor Severance Fire brought large animal rescue gear and lifted the horse out using webbing and a tractor, the release states.

The horse was not injured and was reunited with its owner.

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