Horse trapped under fallen tree as Storm Gareth hits Leeds
The incident happened on Wednesday, March 13 shortly before 8.30am on Swillington Lane.
Jager, the horse, was trapped under a large tree unable to escape.
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Hide AdCleckheaton fire crew attended as well as the specialist rescue unit.
-> Family pay tribute to Kelsey Womersley as murder investigation continues over Birstall deathIt was a complicated rescue as it involved the tree and live electrical cables.
Jager was successfully released and had only minor injuries.
In a statement on Twitter, the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A big shout out to our technical rescue crew who helped rescue Jager the horse in Leeds during some windy conditions this morning.
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Hide Ad"Happily Jager suffered only minor injuries and is now back on his feet."
There is currently a yellow weather warning for wind across Yorkshire because of Storm Gareth.