WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. — A horse that fell in an abandoned well on Whidbey Island was rescued on Wednesday, according to North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.
The white horse appeared to fall tail-first, and was stuck in a near-standing position.
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Navy Region Northwest Fire and Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to the call around 9:15 a.m. to the well located near State Route 20 and Monkey Hill Road.
Pictures show a crew member being lowered into the hole to apply a strap around the horse’s front legs.
A backhoe then pulled the horse to safety.
At last report, the horse is doing well.
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