WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Westerly firefighters rescued a horse Friday evening that got stuck up to its neck in mud. Police Chief Paul Gingerella told 12 News they were called by the horse's owner after it got trapped in the area of Church Street and Old Indian Trail. The plan, according to Gingerella, involved the horse being sedated before removing it from the mud. NEXT: Police: Man confessed to abandoning 3 dogs with bag of food Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW