Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch

The pony was handed over to a vet

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A pony was rescued by crews from Avon Fire and Rescue after the animal got stuck in a drainage ditch in North Somerset.

The fire service posted on social media revealed how it came to the assistance of the pony, called Maisey, after she became stuck in Puxton.

A tractor had to be used to free the animal.

They posted: "#bluewatch is back & was straight out the door this morning, with a bit of green watch, to Rescue 'Maisey' who got herself stuck in Puxton. #animalrescue#notjustfires."