SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 33-year-old horse was rescued after being stuck in mud Monday afternoon in Suffolk, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue.
Crews responded to Crittenden Road to find the horse stuck in a swamp at approximately 30 yards from the road. A veterinarian with The Oaks Equine & Farm Services was already assessing the horse when firefighters arrived. Crews evaluated the situation and developed a plan to free the horse.
Using electric chainsaws and ground pads, the crew cleared a path for the rescue. A veterinarian sedated the horse, allowing it to be secured and pulled out of the mud with a glide sled.
Following an hour of veterinary care, the horse was able to stand and walk to the barn, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue…