On the 4th of July, WASART’s Technical Rescue Team responded to assist a horse named Happy who had become trapped in the back corner of her stall and was unable to stand on her own. From the moment the call came in, volunteers began coordinating behind the scenes. Within minutes, responders from across the region …
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Willow – Mare Trapped Beneath a Partially Collapsed Bridge
We received a call about an 800-pound Arabian mare named Willow who had become trapped beneath a partially collapsed bridge in Enumclaw. After escaping her pasture, Willow fell into a hole nearly 6 feet deep, where a large wooden and steel beam was pressing against her abdomen. The Enumclaw Fire Department was already on scene …
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Theo – A Draft Horse Stuck in the Mud
We received a call about a 23-year-old draft horse named Theo, who we had previously met last year. He had been stuck down against a wall overnight and was unable to get back on his feet. We deployed with our rescue truck and equipment trailer. When we arrived, we found Theo wedged tightly against a …
Dakota, Horse Who Fell Through a Bridge on Middle Fork Trail
On the evening of August 12th, we received a call about a horse named Dakota that had fallen through a wooden bridge on the Middle Fork trail. WASART deployed in partnership with King County Explorer Search and Rescue. The KCSAR Rapid Alpine Deployment Team was first on scene followed by responders from King County Explorer …
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