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Hydraulic spreaders used to rescue horse trapped in utility wire in Geneva

‘Toby’ doing well, veterinarian says

Seminole County fire crews help rescue a horse stuck in a guy-wire. (Seminole County Sheriff's Office)

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A horse stuck in a thick guy-wire overnight is free thanks to the ingenuity of the Seminole County Fire Department.

According to a social media post, crews responded to West Osceola Road in Geneva around 7:06 a.m. on Tuesday after learning that “Toby” the horse had his leg stuck in the wire, which helps support utility poles.

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Officials said the horse had been there “overnight” before they were able to assist.

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According to the post, crews used hydraulic spreaders for his legs before digging a hole to the horse was able to stand on his own.

A veterinarian reports that Toby is “doing well,” officials said.


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