Horse Trapped Down Ravine Rescued By Volunteers In Hunterdon County

READINGTON, NJ — A horse trapped down a ravine was hoisted up and rescued by emergency responders last week.

On Sept. 24 just after 7:30 a.m., South Branch Emergency Services, as part of the Hunterdon County Technical Rescue Task Force were called into Readington Township for a large animal rescue.

The initial report was a large horse, with a possible leg injury, stuck down in a ravine, according to South Branch Emergency Services, Inc.

Emergency responders worked together to create a rescue plan, cleared the brush, and put together a paratech bi-pod system to use as a lifting device.

The Horse Vet sedated the horse and slings were placed on the horse's hooves to be able to lift the horse, according to South Branch Emergency Services, Inc.

The horse was lifted and moved out of the ravine and pulled into an open area. The horse care was then transferred to local veterinarians.

Crews who helped in the rescue include: Readington Volunteer Fire Company, Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Readington, NJ, Whitehouse Fire Company, Hunterdon County, NJ - Department of Public Safety, Flemington Raritan Rescue Squad, Whitehouse Rescue Squad, and South Branch Emergency Services.

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