Trapped New Forest pony rescued from pond
They were assisted at the location by an agister, a local official who helps with the management of the animals in the New Forest.Thousands of ponies, cattle and donkeys roam free in the area.
The service said after it was retrieved from the water the "young and fit pony quickly recovered and was soon back off into the New Forest countryside".The crews returned to their stations shortly after 00:00 BST.
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