Dramatic Horse Rescue
Tucker is now safe and well
This is the dramatic rescue operation that took place in Denton on Friday afternoon.
A horse call Tucker was completely stuck in deep mud in a large pond off Ross Lave Lane.
Crews from Hyde and Heywood, along with four special rescue fire crews from Ashton and Leigh and a boat from Heywood, were called to the rescue.
Firefighters were met with a horse stuck in a pond with numerous members of the public attempting to rescue it.
Crews used large animal rescue gear and lines to rescue the horse safely.
They were on the scene for three hours.
The animal who is 25 year old was freed without any injuries and the owners were extremely thankful.