HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A horse is recovering after Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue found her stuck in the mud on Thursday night, officials said.
Around 5:40 p.m., the fire crews were notified of a horse stuck in a creek in the mud for an unknown period of time. The Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue reached out to Suffolk Fire-Rescue for assistance, due to their experience with equine rescue.
With the assistance of Tidewater Express Inc. and a vet on scene, Tango was safely removed from the creek around 9:20 p.m., and received the proper treatment to help her recover.
As of early Friday morning, Tango was able to stand on her own and recovering.
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