Firefighters had to rescue a horse which got stuck in mud at Axmouth yesterday (Tuesday, June2).

Midweek Herald: FIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: ContributedFIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: Contributed (Image: Archant)

The animal’s owner called for help after it fell into an old sunken muck heap and become trapped.

A fire appliance from Seaton and specialist rescue crews from Exmouth were called to the scene at around 5.20pm

Midweek Herald: FIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: ContributedFIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: Contributed (Image: Archant)

While specialist rescue teams were en-route, the crews got to work to make the scene safe. A telehandler from fire service headquarters in Exeter was also sent to assist with the rescue.

The horse was eventually rescued using specialist equipment and a telehandler and was left in the care of its owner and a vet.

Midweek Herald: FIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: ContributedFIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: Contributed (Image: Archant)

Midweek Herald: FIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: ContributedFIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: Contributed (Image: Archant)