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

the water minutes later.

The first one surfaced after less than thirty seconds, coughing hard.

“Too much debris! Current’s pushing under the slab!”

The second attempt lasted longer.

Then a diver’s line jerked violently.

“Pull him back!” Maddox shouted.

They dragged him out with a torn glove and blood on his forearm, but he was conscious.

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