In Maryland State Park,Horse That Had Fallen Down Bridge Rescued

How does a horse say thank you? By brushing it's head along the body of @mcfrs personnel who saved him. Patuxent River State Park~@mcfrs personnel have been working since 140PM to assist freeing an injured horse who had it's leg go through pedestrian bridge. Horse freed at 410PM. pic.twitter.com/2C53UsEC8P

— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) May 31, 2026

Over the weekend, a horse that had fallen through a pedestrian bridge in Patuxent River State Park was rescued.Around 1:40 p.m., rescue personnel received a call about an injured person and went on out into the route. While looking for the person, they found the horse. The horse was stuck after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge.For hours, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue worked to set the horse free. After sedating the horse with the help of a veterinarian, they were able to remove it from the bridge at 4:10 p.m.Although there was some soft tissue damage, the horse’s leg was not shattered.Once released, it could stroll along the trail, WUSA 9 reports