The Horse Refused to Leave the Floodwaters—Hours Later, Rescuers Finally Understood Why

Lena turned to him. “Has he ever done this before?”

Wayne shook his head. “That horse ain’t stubborn for nothing. He worked search trails with me after tornadoes. Missing kids. Lost hikers. He knows people.”

Lena’s pulse quickened. “He’s trained?”

“Not official rescue anymore. Retired two years ago after his leg injury.” Wayne swallowed hard. “But he continue reading …