AVON Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a horse that was trapped in a rhyne.

On Friday, July 21, crew members from Portishead and Bedminster travelled to Clevedon Lane in Weston-in-Gordano to rescue the animal. 

Alongside the owner, vet and a local farmer, firefighters safely rescued the horse from the rhyne using large animal rescue equipment.

The horse was soon reunited with its owner. 

Posting on Twitter, a spokesperson from the fire service said: "We're always on hand to help even the four legged members of our community!"

To keep up to date with any of the latest developments, please visit the Avon Fire and Rescue Service website or social media pages.