After a horse fell into a water hole in Northern Michigan on Monday, August 16, firefighters, community members and a bucket of oats helped him get out.
According to the Pellston Fire Department, multiple people pitched in to help with rescue efforts.
Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
The ramp was then hard-packed with dirt to increase stability. Community members then "assisted the horse in self-extrication with encouragement from a nearby bucket of oats," a news release from the department reads.
"We'd like to thank the Emmet County Sheriff's Office and community minded helpers who all pitched in to save the life of an animal today!
This has been posted with permission from the horse's owner, who is happy to have him back on solid ground safely."
Pellston is located in northern Michigan's Emmet County. It is approximately 17 miles south of Mackinaw City.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan horse rescued from muddy hole using oats as an incentive
