This dramatic photo shows a horse being rescued by firefighters.

The horse had collapsed in a field in Cornwall on Saturday, October 17 and needed specialist help.

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Crews from St Just and Tolvaddon attended, along with a local vet.

The horse was successfully lifted and was said, although shocked, to be recovering well.

St Just Community Fire Station shared the incident on Twitter: