Horse rescued after being stuck in sinkhole
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles firefighters safely rescued a horse after it became trapped in a backyard sinkhole for hours.
LAFD ground and air units responded to a property at 10424 w Foothill Blvd. in Lake View Terrance Wedesnday afternoon.
Crews say a 1,200-pound horse named ‘Lucky’ was trapped up to its chest/neck in what officials described as a backyard sinkhole with soft soil.
Lucky was hoisted to safety after being stuck for nearly three hours.
Lucky is a 20-year-old Paso Fino female.
Heavy rain hit LA County the past few days and firefighters speculate that the sinkhole may have been caused by an old septic system.