Paul Nicholls' racehorses rescued from flooded yard
Racehorses have been rescued from flooding after "literally floating in their boxes".
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls, who is based in Ditcheat, Somerset, said he and his staff were able to lead all the animals to safety.
Six horses were rescued and none of them were hurt.
"The river nearby burst its banks, with water backing up everywhere. One of the yards we've got just started to flood," said Mr Nicholls.
"We had to move half a dozen horses out.
"They were literally floating around in their boxes."
"That's the first time it's happened in 15 years and we were prepared for it," Mr Nicholls said.
The trainer said the horses were now in fresh boxes at another location and the flood waters had receded.
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