A horse trapped in Baylham, Suffolk, had to be put down on Saturday after it became trapped.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue was called shortly after 9am to reports that a horse was stuck in Mill Lane, Baylham.
Three crews attended – two from Princes Street in Ipswich and a third from Needham Market, to help try and free the animal.
It is not clear whether the horse had become stuck in a ditch, a bog or fencing.
Paul Goodman, group commander with Suffolk Fire and Rescue, said: “We attended to a horse that was stuck, and after discussions among the owners and the vet, it was decided it was in the best interests to be put down.
“That decision was a very tough one for the owners and the vet, but it was decided that was in the best interests of the animal.”
It is understood the horse was a 23-year-old shire horse which had belonged to the owners for a long time.
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