Firefighters rescue escaped horse trapped in bog

A horse trapped in a bog. A type of has been tied around the animal to help it to safety.Stokesley Fire Station

Hovis has since been returned to his owner

Steve Jones
BBC News, Yorkshire

An escaped horse had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a bog on the North York Moors.

Hovis was found trapped near Cod Beck Reservoir, near Swainby, just after 06:30 BST, having escaped from his enclosure on Friday evening.

A spokesperson for Stokesley Fire Station joked the animal had "neigh way out" until he was pulled to safety by firefighters.

After being given a much-needed drink in the warm temperatures, Hovis was left in the care of his owner.

A horse drinking from a green bucket being held by firefighters.Stokesley Fire Station

Hovis was found near Cod Beck Reservoir in the North York Moors

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