Bradford County, Florida – Last week, Bradford County Fire Rescue units responded to State Road 223 for a horse in distress inside a trailer. Emergency responders found an overheated horse desperately in need of prompt cooling.
In a social media post, the agency said:
Upon arrival, crews found the horse in significant distress and immediately began assisting the owner while additional resources were requested. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Ricker responded to the scene and provided emergency veterinary care and first aid to the animal.
Firefighters assisted with safely removing the horse from the trailer.
Thanking Dr. Ricker for his expertise and for providing passive cooling measures in an effort to reduce the horse’s distress.
It is unclear what transpired before emergency responders arrived to assist. Some commenters have speculated that the horse was down and unable to benefit from the trailer’s airflow, while others have stated that it was simply too hot to be transporting a horse.
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