Horses that were rescued from mud near Harrisburg are back home, fire department says

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two horses that were pulled out of mud near Harrisburg in late February are now back home, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District.

The post states firefighters involved in the rescue visited the farm and horses on Sunday.

"It was a great opportunity to reconnect with the owners and see firsthand the positive outcome of the rescue," the post says.

The horses were rescued from the 8400 block of Gray Road near Harrisburg in what was formerly an animal lagoon on Feb. 25. Firefighters worked for several hours in the conditions to save the horses.

The horses were being treated at the MU Veterinary Clinic for pneumonia, complications for hypothermia and ulcers, according to previous reporting.

The horses' owner was working on setting up a GoFundMe to help with the vet bills.