A rider found themselves in a life-threatening situation as they started to sink into a muddy bog in an effort to save their horse sparking a three-hour rescue operation.
Both were rescued during the dramatic attempt after the rider tried to help the horse that had become trapped in a muddy bog in Cornwall.
Emergency service crews rushed to Goss Moor on Monday morning following a report from the rider reporting that a large horse was trapped.
Moments later, a second 999 call was made reporting that the first caller was also trapped in the mud and had begun to sink, reports CornwallLive.
Fire crews, police, ambulance and coastguards, all rushed to the scene, and after a dramatic three-hour effort, both the horse and rider were rescued.
The horse even managed to walk back to its stable and has been examined by a vet.
A spokesman for the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10.18am we received a 999 call from a person reporting that a large horse was trapped in a muddy bog.
“An appliance from St Austell and Line Rescue Unit from Bodmin were initially mobilised along with a Wholetime Station Manager. Following a second 999 call it was reported that the caller was now trapped in mud and sinking.
"As a result of this new information a decision was made to treat the incident as immediately life-threatening and additional resources were mobilised including an additional appliance from St Dennis which had become available and Water Rescue Team from St Austell.
"A Technical Rescue Advisor and Operational Assurance Officer were also mobilised.
"We also requested attendance from the Ambulance Service, and informed Police and Coastguard of the incident.
“Crews worked to rescue the person and horse from the hazard area, and at 1.50pm, both rider and horse were rescued and safe. The horse was able to walk back to its stable and has since been examined by a vet.”
