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Thornton Firefighters Rescue Horse Who Got Stuck In High Water

THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) - A horse is recovering after being rescued from a ditch in Thornton. The mare got caught in water up to her chest.

horse rescue Thornton
(credit: Thornton Fire Department)
horse rescue Thornton
(credit: Thornton Fire Department)

Thankfully, emergency responders were able to collaborate with a North Metro Fire unit to get the horse pulled up to the bank.

horse rescue Thornton
(credit: Thornton Fire Department)
horse rescue Thornton
(credit: Thornton Fire Department)

Authorities said the mare was very cold while the operation was taking place on Thursday night, but it wasn't hurt.

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