Horse Rescued From Deep Hole

San Bernardino County Firefighters saved a horse that was stuck in a hole in Barstow Friday afternoon.

The horse was up to its head in dirt when firefighters began the rescue, according to authorities. The hole was about seven feet deep. Crews had to use two fire engines to dig the horse out.

Slash X (Final): Barstow IC advising horse has been extracted from hole. County Firefighters on scene dug out section of dirt allowing horse to exit under its own power. Remainder of the rescue assignment has been cancelled. Thanks to @RCFD_PIO for the assist. Krn pic.twitter.com/C9fW552B8J
— SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) December 27, 2019

Horse Rescued From Deep Hole

The dirt was up to the horse's head when crews began the rescue

By Sydney Kalich • Published December 28, 2019