Grace TooheyLos Angeles Times(TNS)Firefighters were able to successfully pull a horse out from neck-deep soil after a sinkhole suddenly swallowed the animal Wednesday afternoon. The horse remained trapped in a San Fernando Valley backyard for almost three hours, as more than 60 firefighters worked to rescue the 20-year-old Paso Fino horse named “Lucky,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Officials said Lucky remained “conscious and alert, in minimal to moderate distress” during the rescue, and appeared to be standing while trapped in the soil. RELATED FIREFIGHTER TRAININGAfter her rescue, Lucky was able to slowly walk from the yard, and she will soon be evaluated by a veterinarian, officials said. ©2024 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 22, 2024 22:16 UTC