Crime & Safety

1 Injured In Falmouth Horseback Riding Accident

The person was taken to a hospital off Cape Cod, but their injuries weren't life-threatening, officials said.

FALMOUTH, MA — A horseback ride turned into an unfortunate call for help in Falmouth on Tuesday.

Falmouth Fire and Rescue officials responded to the Fresh Pond Well site property on Carriage Shop Road after a person called in an injured horseback rider. The caller reported that the person fell off the horse.

Fire crews needed to use an off-road vehicle to get the person out of the wooded area due to its limited access.

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The person was transported to a trauma center off of Cape Cod, but their injuries weren't life-threatening, officials said.

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