Frisky, a horse in southern Colorado, fell into a collapsed septic tank and was rescued by a team of agencies including the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services, Pueblo West Fire, and a local veterinarian. The horse was successfully extracted from the hole and is reported to be sore but otherwise doing well after the ordeal. The rescue operation took less than 90 minutes to complete, with the horse walking away once sedatives wore off.

Horse rescues require expertise and careful execution to ensure the safety of both the animal and the rescue team. In another incident, Big Joe, an Idaho crossbreed draft horse, was rescued from a mudhole with the help of multiple individuals and equipment. Timing is crucial in horse rescues, as demonstrated by the successful rescue of two horses from a frozen pond by the Campbell County Fire Department in Wyoming.

The quick response and coordinated efforts of various agencies were instrumental in saving Frisky’s life after falling into the septic tank. Successful horse rescues require skill, equipment, and rapid response to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals involved.