Horse rescued from California sinkhole

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (WLS) -- Emergency crews struggled for nearly two hours to rescue a horse that fell into a sinkhole in San Luis Obispo County.

The animal was stuck up to its neck in a ten-foot deep hole near Arroyo Grande, Calif. on Tuesday.

About 20 rescue workers were able to pull the horse out without injury.

The horse is expected to recover.


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