The Raynham Fire Department participated in an animal rescue on Monday morning at a boarding stable on Locust Street. It received assistance from the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team and the Raynham Center Water District. (Photo Courtesy Raynham Fire Department) The horse was uprighted using a harness from the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team and a front loader from the Raynham Center Water District. (Photo Courtesy Raynham Fire Department)
RAYNHAM — Chief Bryan LaCivita reports that the Raynham Fire Department participated in an animal rescue operation on Monday.
At about 8:30 a.m., the Fire Department received a call for a horse named George who could not get up after he lay down at a boarding stable at 646 Locust St.
When crews arrived, they discovered the 1,500-pound draft horse could not get up.
The horse’s legs had “fallen asleep,” and the 18-year-old horse lacked the strength to right himself.
The Raynham Fire Department received mutual aid support from the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team, which provided a harness, and the Raynham Center Water District, which provided a front loader.
“Teamwork between the Bristol County Technical Rescue Team and the Raynham Center Water District was what made this a successful operation,” Chief Bryan LaCivita said. “Our Department is grateful for their assistance and professionalism.”
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