Horse Named Lucky Rescued From Sinkhole in San Fernando Valley

Horse Named Lucky Rescued From Sinkhole in San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles firefighters rescue Lucky from a sinkhole in Lake View Terrace in the San Fernando Valley on Feb. 21, 2024. Los Angeles Fire Department
Jill McLaughlin
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Lucky the horse lived up to her name when she was rescued after falling Feb. 21 into a sinkhole in the backyard of a home in Lake View Terrace, about 25 miles north of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Fire Department and city animal rescue crews spent about three hours slowly removing dirt from around the 1,200-pound horse, which was buried up to its neck when rescuers arrived at about 12:30 p.m.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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