Actions

KCFD saves horse stuck in ravine at Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area

Posted
and last updated

The Kern County Fire Department rescued a horse stuck in a ravine Saturday morning.

According to a post by KCFD, crews were called out to the Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area for a fallen horse.

When they arrived, they found the rider and a companion who said the horse fell into a ravine and was unable to get out.

Firefighters and park rangers said they hiked almost a mile to get to the horse. With ropes and teamwork, they were able to successfully get the horse free.

The owner said the horse suffered minor injuries and was able to walk back to the campsite.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Sunday

04/27/2025

Cloudy

-° / 51°

2%

Monday

04/28/2025

Clear

73° / 55°

2%

Tuesday

04/29/2025

Mostly Clear

84° / 60°

1%

Wednesday

04/30/2025

Partly Cloudy

86° / 61°

1%

Thursday

05/01/2025

Partly Cloudy

86° / 63°

2%

Friday

05/02/2025

Partly Cloudy

89° / 60°

2%

Saturday

05/03/2025

Showers Early

72° / 50°

39%

Sunday

05/04/2025

Partly Cloudy

68° / 52°

10%