The Fire Brigade in Italy has built a strong reputation for their professionalism and dedication, frequently conducting exceptional rescues, particularly involving horses. A recent high-profile rescue took place in Roncofreddo, Emilia-Romagna, where firefighters, supported by a local veterinarian and a helicopter from the Bologna Fire Brigade, saved a horse trapped in mud on a slope. The team carefully sedated the animal to minimize stress, secured it with a harness, and airlifted it to safety, resulting in a successful and dramatic rescue.

This incident echoes a similar rescue exactly one year prior, when another Fire Brigade helicopter saved a horse stuck in mud at the Foce dell’Isonzo Regional Nature Reserve. Both cases highlight the challenges posed by muddy terrain and the vital role of coordinated ground and aerial efforts in ensuring the animals’ safe recovery.