Pony rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Tipton

A pony was safely rescued after falling into a canal in Tipton, with specialist fire crews using dedicated equipment to recover the animal before reuniting it with its owner.

Emergency services were called to Furnace Road after a pony fell into the canal, prompting a specialist rescue operation.

Fire crews from West Midlands Fire Service attended the incident and deployed specialist rescue teams to safely recover the animal from the water. Members of the public were urged to avoid the area while crews carried out the rescue to ensure the safety of both responders and the pony.

Following the operation, firefighters successfully lifted the pony from the canal using specialist equipment before reuniting it with its owner.

The pony was rescued safely, bringing the incident to a positive conclusion. West Midlands Fire Service thanked the public for avoiding the area while emergency crews were at work.