Horse trapped after sinkhole opens up in County Durham

Firefighters have rescued a horse after it got trapped in a sinkhole.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue announced that they rescued the horse after it got stuck in the hole.

Photos show the horse, which is believed to be a piebald cob, jammed inside the sinkhole, with only its head popping out.

Images then show a member of the fire and rescue team dragging the horse out of the hole with a rope.

It is unknown how the horse got stuck or how long it was there for.

A rescue team spokesperson said: "Our crews came to the aid of this horse who had become stuck in a sink hole in Cockfield Fell earlier his month.

"Our firefighters managed to dig out a channel to create a step which assisted the horse in self rescuing and was able to get back on its hooves.

"Great result all round."

Several social media users have congratulated the team for saving the animal.

Maureen McInally said: "What an amazing job you did, glad it had a happy ending."

Joan Leeming said: "Well done everyone.

"What is it with horses, if there's a chance of getting in trouble they will."