A horse has been rescued from the River Medway near Maidstone this morning.

The 15-hand tall animal was hoisted out using an all-terrain rescue vehicle from the river near Teston Lane.

It took Kent Fire and Rescue around two hours to drag the horse to dry land using special machinery, straps and winches.

The call came in at 7.09am this morning with the animal logged as being out of the water at 9.24am.

A boat was also used to reach the horse safely.

First checked over by a vet who confirmed it was injury free, the horse was then returned to its owner.

The RSPCA also attended.

Just a few months ago, Kent Fire and Rescue were called to save a horse who fell in a swimming pool in Stockett Lane, Maidstone.