Horse Rescued By Helicopter After Falling Through Bridge

January 7, 2017

A horse was rescued after it fell through a bridge over the Rotbach river in Switzerland.

horse rescue bridge helicopter

The rider was leading her horse across the small wooden bridge when it broke and the horse fell through the floor, becoming wedged in the structure.

horse rescue bridge helicopter

A vet attended the scene and sedated the animal while members of the local fire service used pulleys to free it from the bridge.

horse rescue bridge helicopter

Only slightly injured, the horse was flown by helicopter back to the farm where it lived.

horse rescue bridge helicopter

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