Horse rescued from canal by firefighters

Firefighters were called out to rescue a horse that fell into the canal this afternoon.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jul 2017, 16:19 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:41 BST
Fire crews have rescued a horse that got into the canal at Hapton this afternoon.Fire crews have rescued a horse that got into the canal at Hapton this afternoon.
Fire crews have rescued a horse that got into the canal at Hapton this afternoon.

The animal became stranded in the water at an area known as Molly Wood Lane, Hapton, just after 1pm.

Two fire engines and crews from Burnley and Nelson were called to the scene.

They mounted a rescue operation and led the stricken animal to safety.

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