Firefighters have freed a horse after it got stuck in mud.
The horse, named Spike, had become stuck in mud in Hannington and needed to use a digger to help rescue him from the bog.
Firefighters from Stratton St Margaret Fire Station were called to the incident.
The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue teams worked with farmer Pete and his Telehandler digger and together they were able to free a trapped Spike.
Following his rescue, the fire service reported that Spike suffered no ill effects.
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In the video, several people are supervising while a harnessed Spike is lifted by the digger arm and then released.
A spokesperson from Stratton St Margaret Fire Station said: "Reds using Tech rescue and the On-Call were mobilised to release Spike the horse from mud in Hannington last night, with an equine vet stood by.
"We were assisted by farmer Pete and his Telehandler which made the rescue that bit easier. I’ve been informed that Spike suffered no ill effects and is stuffing his face."
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