Firefighters Rescue Horse That Fell Down 75-Foot Ravine

Los Angeles firefighters, along with a city Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team and Park Rangers, joined tonight to rescue a horse that fell into a 75-foot ravine in the Hollywood Hills, a fire department spokesman said.

The action began just after 6:30 p.m. near 3400 N. Beachwood Dr., fire department spokesman Erik Scott said.

“It began with a 911 call from Park Rangers who reports that a horse had fallen and was in need of our help,” Scott said.

The horse was kept at the Hollywood stables on a narrow trail and possibly lost footing and fell about 60 feet down a ravine, Scott said.

Firefighters and Urban Search and Rescue teams set up a rope system to lower firefighters down the ravine to “assess and calm the horse.” Firefighters determined the horse was not severely injured.

The rescue operation was expected to be a “prolonged operation.” and firefighters were working with Park Rangers, the USAR team and veterinarians to determine the best way to save the horse, Scott said.

City News Service