Moment runaway horse is airlifted to safety in California

A horse has been rescued after being stuck overnight in the Santa Ana River in California. The owners of the horse said it became spooked and ran off when riding next to the river. It was airlifted to safety by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Lost for nearly 24 hours, the horse was located with the aid of social media before its rescue. #california #horse #helicopter Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.