Overview
- The heavy horse fell in a stall in Herne-Holthausen on Tuesday, February 24, and could not rise on its own.
- Eight firefighters responded with a fire engine following the late‑afternoon alert.
- Incident command requested inter‑municipal assistance, including a specialized lifting harness from the Bochum fire brigade.
- Crews partially dismantled the stall to create sufficient working space for the operation.
- After roughly 90 minutes, the horse was lifted upright, examined by a veterinarian, and returned to its owners.