A HORSE that sank into a bog in a New Forest village had a lucky escape thanks to the efforts of firefighters.

The horse, Tyse, was exploring an unfamiliar route with his owner in Emery Down on June 16 when they stumbled upon bogland that looked to be a normal patch of grass, but they started to sink.

Firefighters from Redbridge and specialist animal rescue teams in Lyndhurst and Winchester attended the scene at around 4pm and quickly got to work.

Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Under the supervision of a local vet, firefighters used a barrel technique to remove the 16-hand horse from the bog before carrying out a controlled rollover, with specialist strops and head harness equipment in use.”