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This horse in Florida rescued after falling into a septic tank.

At 6:30pm, MCFR units were dispatched to a Citizen Assist/Animal Rescue in the 12000 Block of Southeast 47th Avenue, Belleview. The 911 caller reported that a horse had fallen into a septic tank, it was unknown how deep the tank was.

Firefighters from Belleview Station #18 arrived on scene at 6:36pm and reported that Buddy Bear, a 40-year old horse, was ¾ submerged in a septic tank. Command requested the MCFR Special Operations HAZMAT Heavy Rescue 1 and Technical Rescue Team Heavy Rescue 2 to assist in the rescue. Buddy Bear’s veterinarian arrived on scene to assist when the rescue was completed.

Growing up in the horse industry, Engine 18’s Driver Engineer took command of the scene and directed rescue specialists to utilize fire hose as a box cinch to stabilize Buddy Bear. Tech Rescue Specialists completed the sling and supported the his back side with an additional section of hose. They were able to position Buddy Bear within the hole for the easiest extrication.

Utilizing Buddy Bear’s remaining strength and the strength of the 4 men on Heavy Rescue 2 and 3 men from Engine 18, he was quickly removed from the septic tank. MCFR is happy to report that Buddy Bear was doing well after the rescue.


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