HORSE RESCUE

At 09:48am on Saturday, 3/1/2025, Maury County Fire Department responded to a reported horse stuck in a hole on Culleoka Highway. The Williamson County Fire Large Animal Rescue Team was requested to respond with their animal harness. The horse was found to be trapped against a large rock in a drainage ditch. A local heavy equipment company was requested to respond with his excavator to dig an exit path for the horse. The equipment and operator arrived within 15 minutes and quickly went to work. Multiple attempts to get the horse to stand up and walk out were unsuccessful. Williamson County Fire arrived and the harness was placed on the horse. The horse was successfully lifted out of the hole and laid on the ground 1 hour and 15 minutes after the first arriving unit. After several minutes of the horse resting from the incident, he was able to stand up and a veterinarian on site could not find any injuries.

**Special thanks to Little’s Excavating and owner Whitt Little for his quick response and precise operation that allowed for a successful rescue of the horse. We would also like to thank Steve Davis who responded with this company and was instrumental in the rescue.**

Agencies on scene:
Maury County Fire Department
Maury County Sheriff's Department
Maury County Office Of Emergency Management
Williamson County Fire/Rescue

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