Trapped horse called Esmerelda rescued by firefighters in Yorkshire

Firefighting crews have come to the rescue of a horse called Esmerelda who became trapped in her horsebox with her legs stuck over the partition.

The 12-year-old mare was released at Escrick yesterday at 3pm, and left in the care of her owner and a vet.

Crews in Skipton, meanwhile, rescued a chick from the side of a house. They helped to re-nest the animal with the RSPCA.

In Colburn, crews also helped a boy to the ground after he became stuck in a basketball hoop.

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