Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Goss Moor at 05/07/2021 10:18

At 10:18 we received a 999 call from a person reporting that a large horse was trapped in a muddy bog. An appliance from St Austell and Line Rescue Unit from Bodmin were initially mobilised along with a Wholetime Station Manager. Following a second 999 call it was reported that the caller was now trapped in mud and sinking.

As a result of this new information a decision was made to treat the incident as immediately life-threatening and additional resources were mobilised including an additional appliance from St Dennis which had become available and Water Rescue Team from St Austell. A Technical Rescue Advisor and Operational Assurance Officer were also mobilised. We also requested attendance the Ambulance Service, and informed Police and Coastguard of the incident.

Crews are currently working to rescue the person and horse from the hazard area.

Update 13:50 - Both rider and horse rescued and safe. The horse was able to walk back to its stable and has since been examined by a vet.