Trapped pony rescued from septic tank by fire crews

A pony has been rescued by fire crews after it got stuck in a septic tank.

The animal rescue unit based at Hatfield Fire Station, Hertfordshire, assisted Essex County Fire and Rescue Service in rescuing Geisha, who got trapped in Thaxted.

The 18-year-old was lifted from the hole using rescue equipment alongside a telehandler which was operated by a farmer.

After her ordeal, Geisha was reunited with her foal.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Darren Cook, of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We were pleased to support colleagues from Essex... Our crews are highly trained and equipped to deal with a wide range of animal rescues, and we work closely with owners and vets to ensure the safest possible outcome.

"We're pleased that we were able to assist this pony in distress and reunite her with the foal."

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