Footage shows volunteers rescue ponies that were covered in ash and trapped within the danger zone of the Taal Volcano in the Philippines.<br /><br />Rescuers were able to take five ponies to safety in a small boat during their sweep of the area on Tuesday (January 14) morning just days after the sudden eruption of the volcano.<br /><br />There are an estimated 3,000 horses on the volcano island, which cater to the vast numbers of tourists visiting the popular destination.<br /><br />The Taal Volcano in Batangas, the Philippines is a famed tourist destination for its views and hot springs. Hotels, restaurants and other business es spread around the area such as stables that offer horseback-riding to tourists.<br /><br />More than 20,000 people have been evacuated after the volcano began rumbling and spewing clouds of ash into the air on Sunday (Jan 12).
