Horse rescued from muddy ditch in Dutchess County

The response team executed a successful rescue plan, safely extricating the over 2,000-pound animal from the mire.

News 12 Staff

Sep 11, 2023, 10:19 AM

Updated 391 days ago

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LaGrange and Patterson firefighters responded to a call regarding a horse named Ronan, who had fallen into a shallow muddy ditch and was unable to stand.
The response team executed a successful rescue plan Saturday, safely extricating the over 2,000-pound animal from the mire.
This marks the fifth horse rescue undertaken by the Patterson Fire Department in 2023.