HANSON, Mass. — Members of the Hanson Fire Department, Duxbury Fire Department, and the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team joined forces on Tuesday to rescue a horse stuck in mud near the Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area near Elm Street.
The Regional Old Colony Communications Center received the call around 1:54 p.m.
When units from the technical rescue team arrived on the scene, large animal specialists were requested. These specialists include trained firefighters from departments in Plymouth County and veterinarians.
PCTRT requested to Hanson for a large animal rescue.
— Plymouth County TRT (@PCTRT) September 1, 2020
The owner of the horse sustained minor injuries but remained on scene.
PCTRT working a large animal rescue response for a horse stuck in the mud in Hanson. pic.twitter.com/2RZmD492ud
— Plymouth County TRT (@PCTRT) September 1, 2020
The 13-year-old horse named Libby was removed from the mud about an hour after crews responded.
Amazing teamwork rescuing Libby a 13 year old horse who was buried in the mud in Hanson. The #PCTRT has a group of highly trained large animal rescue specialists. #Horse #Rescue #hanson @HansonFire @hfd2713 @ROCCC911 pic.twitter.com/HA7xYLdgF9
— Plymouth County TRT (@PCTRT) September 1, 2020
Firefighters from Duxbury also assisted with the rescue.
Several DXFD Firefighters who are part of the @PCTRT are working a rescue of a horse that is stuck in mud in Hanson. pic.twitter.com/6u0F7aS8sO
— Duxbury Fire PIO (@DXFD_PIO) September 1, 2020
The horse sustained minor injuries and the investigation conducted by multiple agencies ended with a positive outcome.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hanson, MA – On September 1, 2020 at 13:54 hours the Regional Old Colony Communications Center...
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