FIREFIGHTERS rescued a pony from a canal in Wharf Fold Road, Whitefield, at 6.30am on Friday.

Firefighters from Whitefield and Eccles joined the horse's owners, a vet and RSPCA in trying to rescue the animal.

The Water Rescue Unit from Eccles arrived with a boat and two firefighters went into the water.

The pony suffered cuts to its hind legs and exhaustion.