BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Brecknock Township fire crews were called to rescue a pony in distress Wednesday evening in Berks County.
The fire department worked with multiple other agencies to rescue a roughly 800-pound pony that had gotten trapped in a muddy creek.
Brecknock Township fire crews were called to rescue a pony in distress Wednesday evening in Berks County. (Brecknock Township Volunteer Fire Department)
Photos from the scene show crews hoisting the pony from the creek with the help of large equipment and what appeared to be a thick piece of wood.
The fire department credited all responding agencies who worked together to safely rescue the pony.
Incidents like this remind us that not every emergency involves a fire or vehicle.
Brecknock volunteers also praised its staff for always being ready to answer any call, even rescuing animals in need.