Md. Crews Rig System to Rescue Horse

Feb. 13, 2014
Prince George's County Technical rescue teams were called to aid the horse stuck in the snow.

Prince George's County technical rescue teams put their skills to the test during the snow Thursday to help a horse.

Crews from the St. Joes Tech Rescue Station is less than a half mile from the barn in Springdale.

They set up a rigging system to pull the horse to a standing position, firefighters said.

The horse had become so exhausted from trying to free itself from the deep snow it collapsed.  There is a vet on the scene.  

Firefighters set up a rigging system to help lift the horse upright.

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