Elbert County rescuers provide aid to injured horse

Sometimes rescue calls take on a different nature, such as one in Elbert County involving an injured horse Saturday.

Somehow, a horse made her way to a flight of stairs and a fell down a stairwell, according to Elbert County Emergency Services.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services and Fire responded to assist.

A veterinarian was on scene and administered a sedative to the horse so she would not further injure herself or hurt anyone attempting to help.

Once her condition was assessed, a plan was developed, and the community was contacted to help rescuers with necessary equipment.

The sedated horse was lifted out of the stairwell by a sling attached to a skid-steer bucket.

The horse suffered a few minor lacerations her face and leg, but no major injuries, according to Elbert County Emergency Services.

Elbert County Sheriff's Office personnel help rig a lift harness around the injured horse.

Elbert County public safety personnel assist with removing an injured horse from a stairwell Saturday.

The injured horse is moved to safety by Elbert County public safety personnel and community members.

An injured horse is lowered to safety after being lifted out of a stairwell in Elbert County on Saturday.

The harness used to remove an injured Elbert County horse is removed as those involved in Saturday's rescue wait for her to awaken from sedation.

Am injured Elbert County horse is sedated to reduce the risk of further injury.

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