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Paul Nicholls: Trainer rescues Somerset horses from flooding

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Horses were led to safety after flood water filled their boxes at a stable yard in Ditcheat, Somerset

Horses 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," he said.

"We had to move half a dozen horses out. They were literally floating around in their boxes.

"But that's the first time it's happened in 15 years and we were prepared for it," he said.

The horses were moved into fresh boxes at another location.

Mr Nicholls said all the flood water had now gone: "It's all A-1 again."

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