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Firefighters rescue trapped horses after crash

Tavistock Fire Station A red and silver horse box with a large fallen tree on top of it. There are three firefighters wearing high-vis jackets.Tavistock Fire Station
Tavistock Fire Station said it rescued two horses that were trapped inside a horse box

Firefighters were called to rescue two horses trapped inside a horse box after it collided with a fallen tree.

Crews from Tavistock and Yelverton fire stations were involved in the rescue in the village of Mary Tavy on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the Tavistock fire crew said the horses had a "lucky escape" and had been released from the vehicle "uninjured".

In a separate incident, fire crews attended reports of a small, elderly dog which had fallen into the River Tavy at about 08:50 GMT on Monday.

Tavistock Fire Station A firefighter climbing a silver ladder from the River Tavy while holding a white dog. The firefighter is wearing a yellow helmet with a red suit.Tavistock Fire Station
Tavistock Fire Station said crews donned water rescue and safety equipment before entering the river

"Crews donned water rescue and safety equipment before entering the river and bringing the dog back to dry land uninjured," the fire service spokesperson said.

"Whilst it is difficult to resist the temptation to try and get into the river to help in these circumstances, we would strongly advise against anyone getting into any river due the risk of cold water shock or being swept away by currents."

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