A 16-year-old horse named Copper was saved by the Seminole County Fire Department after getting stuck in a marsh off Feather Lane in Sanford. The Large Animal Rescue Team used plywood to assist in extricating the horse, deadlifting him to get him underneath the plywood.
The rescue operation was a collaboration between the Sanford Police Department, Seminole County Fire Department, and Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Fortunately, Copper was only in the marsh for a little over an hour before being successfully rescued. The information in the article comes directly from the Seminole County Fire Department and was shared with FOX 35 News.
To stay connected with FOX 35 Orlando and receive daily news updates, viewers can sign up for the FOX 35 newsletter, download the FOX 35 News app, or subscribe to the FOX 35 YouTube channel for breaking news alerts. The successful rescue of Copper highlights the importance of collaboration between different agencies in emergency situations involving animals.
