August 13, 2023 - Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Friday afternoon, a horse named Bailey slipped off an embankment along the Kings River and rolled into the water.  The horse's owner and neighbors contacted the Sheriff's Office for help. 

While waiting for boating deputies to arrive, the group worked to keep Bailey's head above water.  She was tangled up in some wire, which prevented her from freeing herself.  Deputies Kirkpatrick and Anderson responded by boat to the location near S. Rio Vista Ave. in Reedley and cut the wire to free the horse.

Safe to say it took some great teamwork and lots of horsepower to get the job done.

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Source & photos: Fresno County Sheriff's Office