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In Melfort, Saskatchewan, firefighters rescued a horse that had been trapped in a mud pit for several hours overnight. Crews arrived at 7:34 a.m., but their initial attempt using a sling and loader failed when the frightened animal slipped out. They then dug a slope to guide the horse out successfully. The horse is expected to fully recover, according to the Melfort Fire Department, which praised local residents for lending equipment and assistance during the rescue operation.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-17,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Wednesday morning around 7:34 AM, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, the Melfort Fire Department (MFD) rescued a horse that had been stuck in a mud pit for several hours since nighttime. The horse was described as "completely exhausted" by the fire department. Initial attempts to use a sling and loader to lift the animal failed when it panicked and slipped out of the equipment. Crews then dug a gradual slope, which successfully guided the horse out of the pit. The MFD stated that the horse is expected to make a full recovery. Local first responders and neighbors contributed by providing assistance and lending necessary equipment for the rescue operation.
Written for “Horse Rescue From Mud Pit” on 2026-09-18,
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A horse was rescued in Saskatchewan after being stuck in a pit for several hours, the Melfort Fire Department (MFD) said.
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Department → rescue → hours
The animal was stuck in a mud pit in Melfort, Sask., according to a social media post from the local fire department.
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animal → stick → department
Crews responded to reports of the stuck horse around 7:34 a.m. Wednesday.
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Crews → respond → a.m.
“It is believed that the horse had been there for several hours throughout the night, and was completely exhausted,” the fire department’s post said.
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post → believe → night
An attempt to lift the animal using a sling and loader failed after the horse panicked and slipped out of it, MFD continued.
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MFD → lift → it
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Crews then dug a gradual slope to help guide and pull the horse out of the pit.
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Crews → get → pit
This attempt worked, and the horse was freed from the mud, the fire department said.
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department → work → mud
The horse is expected to make a full recovery, MFD added.
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MFD → expect → recovery
It thanked the first responders and neighbours who helped and loaned equipment to save the equine.
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who → thank → equine
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