BREAKING NEWS: SPCA tries to rescue horse from manhole (video)
Regular updates on the rescue will follow
FINAL UPDATE: SHE IS FREE AFTER FOUR HOURS
UPDATE: THREE FIRE AND RESCUE TEAMS TRY TO FREE TRAPPED HORSE
Kempton Park SPCA is currently in Tembisa trying to free a young horse which fell into a small manhole last night.
According to Kempton Express reporter, Nolwazi Dhlamini, who is currently on the scene, rescue teams have just arrived. They plan to start digging as soon as possible to open the hole.
What could delay the rescue process is the fact that the hole is lined with cement and bricks which will complicate the digging process. A small excavating machine is also on the scene.
SPCA personnel are trying to keep the animal calm to prevent it from injuring itself. The animal will be sedated by Animals in Distress. This will give rescue workers about an hour.
If it takes longer to free the horse, it will have to be sedated again.
The hole is situated in Matikweni Section near the railway station.
Ekurhuleni emergency services alerted the SPCA about the situation last night.
Regular updates will follow.
