Donkey rescued from ditch near Newquay has died
Firefighters have confirmed the sad news about Patrick, just a day after their operation to save him
Firefighters have confirmed the sad news that a donkey, resuced from a ditch near Newquay, has died.
Crews from the town managed to pluck Patrick to safety on Saturday (1st May).
At the time, he was wet and cold but returned to his field.
The next day, Newquay Community Fire Station shared an update to say the poor animal had passed away.
"We've just received some sad news that Patrick unfortunately passed away this morning.
"After making it through the night in his stable with his coat and a duvet for warmth, we all hoped he was through the worst of it.
"We are just happy he didn't die alone and was able to join his friends in the field.
"We are all a bit gutted because he was such a kind natured fella and we did all we could to assist believing he'd made it.
"We send love to the family and his pony/horse friends who will also miss him!".
Newquay Community Fire Station