Video shows firefighters helping to rescue horse trapped in stream

A crew from the Peterlee station joined County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service colleagues from Bishop Auckland to come to the aid of Windy the horse, who had become stuck in a beck in Wingate.

With help from local residents, the crews were able to pull the horse from the stream safe and well.

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