Horse rescued from rubble 21 days after Turkey earthquake

Footage shows the moment a horse was rescued from underneath rubble 21 days after Turkey was shaken by powerful earthquakes.

This video, shared on social media by local officials, shows rescue crews pulling the animal up to freedom in Adiyaman.

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said the horse was treated by veterinarians and returned to its owner.

It comes after the death from two powerful earthquakes toll surpassed 50,000 people.

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