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Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current

As a women was walking in Ontario, Canada, she spotted something in the raging river next to her. She had no idea what it was or what to expect. Read about this amazing story below. It’s pretty incredible.

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

I wonder what it is.

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

Upon looking closer, she realized it was horse who was quickly sinking. Rescue teams worked very carefully to help this drowning horse. Rescuers tied a rope around the horse’s neck. It took several attempts to get the rope around its neck.

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

Boulders in the water prevented the horse from being able to climb on land.

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

The horse was finally pulled onto the river bank where he slept with exhaustion.

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

The horse weighed over 500 pounds. These rescuers are true heroes!

Horse Saved From Raging River After Two Hour Battle With Current
OATS Horse Rescue/Barcroft

You can watch the entire rescue on this video below:

What a heroic act of these rescuers. And I am glad to learn that poor horse is going to be okay.

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