On Friday, 26 September, Brecon fire crew helped saved a horse that had fallen down a steep bank, and found itself in a very awkward position.

Pontardawe firefighters, the Brecon crew, a local farmer and a vet all managed to retrieve the two and a half ton horse from the challenging position it found itself, just outside of Aber village.

The horse was prepared for a gentle lift back to safety, and retrieved by eight pairs of hands, safe and well.

A spokesperson for Brecon Fire Station said: “Friday evening our crews were called to a fallen horse just outside of Aber Village. 16 hands, 2.5 tonnes, in a very awkward position down a steep bank.

“With the help of the vet, Crews from Pontardawe's Animal Rescue team, and a local farmer, we managed to prepare the horse for a gentle lift back to safety. Fantastic team work and a very happy ending.”