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40 people save pair of horses stuck in deep mud in grueling 5-hour rescue through Connecticut woods

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40 people save pair of horses stuck in deep mud in grueling 5-hour rescue through Connecticut woods


Two horses stranded on their sides in a swampy mess were hauled to safety by 40 first responders who battled through knee-deep mud in Connecticut woods to pull off the strenuous, five-hour rescue, officials said.

The horses wandered about three-quarters of a mile behind a Lebanon farm when they got stuck in a “swampy area” Saturday, the city’s volunteer fire department said.

One in the pair was trapped for seven hours, according to the department.

The grueling process of saving the two horses took about five hours from start to finish. Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

Rescuers with multiple agencies used a cargo truck to shuttle equipment, including ropes, wood and plywood, to the scene to build a sled to help yank the animals out of the deep muck.

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“The access road was complete mud and there was a river to cross [halfway] in,” the department wrote.

A makeshift bridge was put together with logs, cribbing and plywood so rescuers could walk into the woods.

Both horses were pulled out of the mud by 40 first responders. Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

After the first horse was rolled onto the sled, it took about 30 minutes to bring the animal to firm ground. The rescuers took another 30 minutes to get the second horse to safety by 6 p.m.

Both horses were OK in the end. Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

Photos of the dramatic rescue show a harness wrapped around one of the horses as rescuers got ready to pull the sled out of the woods and also showed emergency workers cutting and lugging logs to the muddy scene.

Overall, it took five hours to set up a path to reach the horses, free them from the mud, and evaluate their health, the fire department said.

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While both horses were in “mild distress,” they were able to stand up without an issue and soon started munching on some fresh hay, the fire department said.



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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

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I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.



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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

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There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

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After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.



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