BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. - Fire crews in Baltimore County and Howard County worked together Thursday morning to rescue a horse that fell into an underground pit.
What we know:
Officials say the incident happened in the 13300 block of Old Hanover Road after the horse walked over a wooden plank that gave way, causing the horse to fall into an 8-to-10-foot pit. Crews responded at around :20 a.m., and officials say the animal did not appear to be injured.
Special operations teams from Baltimore County Fire Department and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services used a crane from a local tow company to lift the horse out at approximately 9:36 a.m.
About 30 fire personnel were involved in the rescue. The horse is now in the care of a veterinarian.