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NFS (London Region) Southall horse rescue, WW2
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NFS (London Region) Southall horse rescue, WW2
Firefighters from K2Z Southall fire station area attempting to rescue a horse that fell into a deep, water filled ditch and was unable to get out unaided. Here the Brigade breakdown lorry is in use to raise the horse from the ditch
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1941 Area Avenue Breakdown Deep Ditch Extricate Extricating Fallen Fell Filled Lift Lifting Lorry Pool Raise Raising Region Rescue Rescued Rescues Rescuing Southall Stuck Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during World War II as firefighters from K2Z Southall Fire Station in London attempt to rescue a horse that had fallen into a deep, water-filled ditch and was unable to get out unaided. The scene, popularly known as "The Rescue of the Fallen Horse," took place in 1941 during the 1940s. The firefighters, clad in their distinctive uniforms, work diligently to extricate the animal using the Brigade's breakdown lorry. The vehicle is raised to create a makeshift ramp, allowing the horse to be lifted out of the ditch. The horse, clearly distressed and struggling, is eventually rescued, demonstrating the bravery and compassion of the firefighters during a time of great hardship and adversity. This image is a poignant reminder of the important role the London Fire Brigade played during wartime, not only in fighting fires but also in providing assistance to animals and the community at large.
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