Katie the horse rescued from Middlewich stream by specialist crews

By Deborah Bowyer 28th Sep 2026

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 28th Sep 2026

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Fire crews rescued a horse from a stream in Middlewich. (Photo: Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service)

A horse named Katie was rescued from a stream in Cledford Lane, Middlewich at the weekend.

Fire engines from Northwich, Knutsford and Lymm went to the stream at 3.50 pm on Saturday (26 September).

A spokesperson from Cheshire fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters arrived to find a horse named Katie stuck in a stream in Middlewich.

"Although Katie was not in distress, specialist animal and swift water rescue crews were able to safely guide her back onto dry land."

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