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Video: Horse rescued from swimming pool

The horse was tranquilized and lifted from its owner's pool.

By Ben Hooper
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MESA, Ariz., Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Arizona said a horse that fell into a pool on its owner's property was rescued without serious injury.

The Mesa Fire Department said the horse, which is allowed by its owners to roam freely on the property, fell into the swimming pool Saturday and was unable to climb out on its own.

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The equine was tranquilized by a veterinarian, and crews were able to wrap straps around the horse and lift it back to dry land.

The homeowner said the horse is doing well following its ordeal.

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