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

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Divers were called forward.

A second line was anchored.

Someone ran for cutting tools.

Maribel Shaw screamed her husband’s name and tried to rush past the barricade. Deputies held her back as gently as they could while her knees folded beneath her.

For the first time that morning, hope returned to Briar Creek like a dangerous thing.

The divers entered continue reading …