Stuck horse Nigel in rescue from stream in Cornwall

Unfortunately Nigel had a good reason to skip a meal – he’d fallen into a stream and become stuck.

Thankfully his owners knew this was very unlike Nigel and went looking for him, where they discovered his predicament.

Unable to move him themselves, they called for the help of firefighters at Bodmin Community Fire Station, with Green Watch coming out to lend a hand.

Nigel got stuck and couldn't be moved(Image: Bodmin Community Fire Station)

With additional support from Kernow Equine Vets, Nigel was able to be moved from the stream using hoists, and put back on his feet.

Sharing details of the unusual shout, Cornwall Council said: “Firefighters gave Nigel the horse a helping hand after he got stuck in a stream. When he didn’t come for breakfast, his owners went looking and found him in the water.

Nigel is hoisted by firefighters from Green Watch(Image: Bodmin Community Fire Station)

“Bodmin’s crew, with support from a vet, came to the rescue. Happily, Nigel was soon back on his hooves!”

Bodmin Community Fire Station has also spoken about incident, with the comment “Not just fires!”

Firefighters and vet worked together(Image: Bodmin Community Fire Station)

A spokesperson said: “Green Watch were called to rescue Nigel who had a fall overnight and needed a helping hand getting back on his feet.

“Using the training skills provided on our AR3 course, and a helping hand from Kernow Equine Vets, we were able to safely remove Nigel from the stream of water he was in before getting him back on his feet.”