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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Lyell Tweed

Prince the horse left stuck in huge sinkhole after fall

A horse needed to be rescued after it was found stuck in a sinkhole.

Dramatic photos showed the 27-year-old animal after he fell in Mirfield, near Huddersfield.

Prince was found stuck and had to be rescued by firefighters on Saturday. Dramatic pictures were shared by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue officer Damian Cameron.

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The horse was seen by a vet after his rescue with Mr Cameron saying that he escaped without injury. A 'local excavator' was also called to help the fire and rescue team.

Mr Cameron tweeted: "27-year-old Prince found himself in a sink hole in Mirfield this morning. Our Tech Rescue Team worked with the owners, a Vet and received valuable assistance from a local excavator to rescue Prince who escaped with no injuries."

The WYFRS Station Manager, Andy Flynn replied to the tweet saying: "Looks a tricky one mate. Well done to you and crews."

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