THESE pictures show how a horse was rescued after falling into a ditch in Derbyshire.
Firefighters had to lift the horse, named Cilla, free after the horse was trapped this morning.
They used a harness to successfully rescue the animal, which was unharmed after the incident, in Horsley.
A successful horse rescue this morning in Horsely! Cilla was stuck in a ditch. #teamworkpic.twitter.com/rvQ5ZD9bZ5
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) September 19, 2014
More pictures to follow of the crews working alongside the vet to ensure Cilla is safe and out of the ditch. pic.twitter.com/FLP4zV2q0W
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) September 19, 2014
Cilla in mid air with the aid of our Unimog specialist 4x4 vehicle. pic.twitter.com/np3YLLdghS
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) September 19, 2014
Almost safe and back on firm ground. pic.twitter.com/2rpv9qwegY
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) September 19, 2014
A happy owner with Cilla - sporting the latest fashion for horses in fly protection gear! pic.twitter.com/n54XHOfBsI
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) September 19, 2014