Unlucky Horse Takes Wrong Turn, Ends Up In Swimming Pool

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A much-loved horse named William got a very lucky rescue last week after stumbling into a swimming pool.

William somehow found his way into the unused pool in Cudham, a small village outside London, where his nervous owners found the elderly horse in a "distressed condition" and called the London Fire Brigade (LFB).

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The LFB jumped into action, spending more than three hours rescuing the unfortunate William from the dirty water.

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While part of the team kept the frightened horse's head above water, a vet was called to sedate him. The LFB then used a pump to remove the water from the pool, and his owner used a piece of farming equipment to lift him out.

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"It was a difficult rescue owing to the frailty of the horse and the depth of the water," station manager Andy Roberts said. "But fortunately William was found in the shallow end."

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Luckily for the senior horse and his owners - and thanks to the hard work of the fire brigade - William was back on his feet that afternoon and recovering in a nearby field, the LFB reported. Aside from a few nicks and bruises, the adventurous horse was doing well.