One-eyed horse rescued from River Irwell in Bolton Published duration 2 April 2014

image copyright GMFRS image caption Ten firefighters pulled the horse to safety

A one-eyed horse has been rescued from a river in Greater Manchester by firefighters.

Ruby, the 21-year-old mare, stumbled into the River Irwell near Bolton, while out with her rider on Tuesday morning.

Accompanied by a vet, 10 firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spent an hour hauling the animal to safety using a harness.

After a brief rest Ruby trotted back to the stables to be given the all-clear.

image copyright GMFRS image caption Ruby has now been given the all-clear