Riverside County crews rescue horse that was caught within the Santa Ana River

Firefighters and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday airlifted a horse that had been caught within the Santa Ana River to a location the place it can obtain meals and medical care.

The horse received caught in a divot on the Santa Ana Riverbed at round 6 p.m. on Saturday night. https://t.co/A6nKKq5Cfx

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The scenario involving a distressed horse was reported round 1:40 p.m. Sunday within the 2700 block of Shadow Canyon Circle, within the Eastvale/Norco space, based on the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

A sheriff’s helicopter, with help from Norco’s Animal Rescue Team, airlifted the horse to security round 6:45 p.m., CBS Los Angeles reported.

Crews initially mentioned they had been looking for a attainable rider of the horse, however later mentioned the rider was situated unhurt.

The distressed horse, together with a second horse, had been separated from their riders whereas trekking alongside the river on Saturday, mentioned fireplace division spokesperson Rob Roseen.

CBS Los Angeles, quoting Cal Fire/Riverside officers, reported the horse that needed to be rescued apparently was caught within the river and dust since 6 p.m. Saturday and by the point crews pulled it out of the water Sunday, it was too exhausted to maneuver so it was airlifted to security.

Rising water ranges alongside the river following Saturday’s storm could have been an element within the horse getting caught within the mud, Roseen mentioned.

#DearbornIC [UPDATE] 7:00 pm – with the assistance of our companions at @RSO, the horse was hoisted by helicopter from the riverbed. pic.twitter.com/jFTnfW8vkw

— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) April 1, 2024

Southern California News Group reporter Hunter Lee contributed to this story.