Your Daily Dish

Feeding Outrageous to you Daily

Hide Advertisement
  • Animals
    • Farm
    • Pets
    • Zoo
    • Wildlife
  • Family
    • Grandparents
    • Kids
    • Parents
  • Health
    • Exercise
    • Food
    • Medical
  • Humor
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Science & Tech
    • Travel
  • Videos
Site logo
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Horse Is Rescued From Falling Into a Utility Vault After Pitstop at Taco Bell

By Robin Milling 2 min read
Advertisement - Continue reading below

Apparently, it’s not all that uncommon for a cowboy and his horse to walk into a Taco Bell. But what happened to a trainer and his horse named Cabanero after their Taco Bell pitstop was entirely a different story.

Advertisement

On April 1, Carlos Garcia and his 6-year-old horse were walking along when a utility vault cover suddenly collapsed beneath them in Riverside, California. They went tumbling down into the hole that was about five by 10 feet wide and five feet deep.

While horses are a common sight in certain neighborhoods, this community is not one of them.

“I don’t think it was designed — or anyone would’ve expected — that a horse would be walking there, in that part of the city,” Fire Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie told The Press Enterprise.

Firefighters from Riverside Fire Department Station 3 were initially called, but when they saw the animal neck-deep in the hole, HART (Horse & Animal Rescue Team) was summoned to the rescue. HART is composed of members of the Fire Department’s Tactical Rescue Team, an on-call veterinarian and officers from the Riverside Police Department’s mounted unit.

A crane was requested to assist rescue personnel with extricating the horse — who was believed to weigh 1,500 pounds. There were also sharp pieces of the vault cover that had fallen into the hole, according to Firefighter Bryan Hoffman who was on the scene.

Firefighters wrapped a hose around its belly – but before beginning their dramatic rescue, they waited for the vet to arrive to give the horse a sedative.

Source: Riverside Fire Department

With the assistance of firefighters and Garcia, Cabanero struggled to bolt out of the hole — albeit unsuccessfully — until finally he jumped out of the hole on his own over an hour after falling into the vault. The traumatized horse had to be gently coaxed into his trailer by Garcia.

A veterinarian examined Cabanero and determined his only injuries were lacerations on both legs that should heal.

Source: Riverside Fire Department

The outcome could’ve been much worse if not for Cabanero’s calm demeanor.

“Any other horse would’ve gone spookier and done a lot more mistakes in there,” Garcia told NBC. “He just kept his calm.”

Source: NBC News LA/screenshot
Advertisement - Continue reading below

sdfdsf

Donald Trump Announces Running Mate
News
Lauren Boudreau 1 min read

Donald Trump Announces Running Mate

Rio Hopeful Is Competing in Olympic Trials Just Four Months After Giving Birth
Apple
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Rio Hopeful Is Competing in Olympic Trials Just Four Months After Giving Birth

Elton John Joins Ed Sheeran On Stage At Wembley For Surprise Duet
Entertainment
Sara Wilkins 1 min read

Elton John Joins Ed Sheeran On Stage At Wembley For Surprise Duet

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Woman Who Saved Kids From Burning Bus With Amazing Gift
Lifestyle
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Woman Who Saved Kids From Burning Bus With Amazing Gift

This Dad and Daughter Recreated Their Walk From Her First Day of Kindergarten on Her Last Day of High School
Lifestyle
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

This Dad and Daughter Recreated Their Walk From Her First Day of Kindergarten on Her Last Day of High School

The Thrill of the Chill: Unveiling the Top Winter Hiking Spots in Utah
Entertainment
tgreen 5 min read

The Thrill of the Chill: Unveiling the Top Winter Hiking Spots in Utah

Son Surprises Mom for Christmas After Being Away for 4 Years
Lifestyle
Jason Owen 2 min read

Son Surprises Mom for Christmas After Being Away for 4 Years

Official Trailer for ‘La La Land’ Proves This Is the Feel Good Movie of Your Dreams
Apple
Jason Owen 1 min read

Official Trailer for ‘La La Land’ Proves This Is the Feel Good Movie of Your Dreams

Watch This Baby Help His Dog Friend Reach a Treat
Lifestyle
Lauren Boudreau 1 min read

Watch This Baby Help His Dog Friend Reach a Treat

See the Ridiculous Extra Credit Questions This Statistics Professor Gives His Students
Entertainment
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

See the Ridiculous Extra Credit Questions This Statistics Professor Gives His Students

Viola Davis Stresses Importance of Self-Acceptance at Critics’ Choice Awards
Apple
Sara Wilkins 2 min read

Viola Davis Stresses Importance of Self-Acceptance at Critics’ Choice Awards

Bear Smells Fresh Brownies and Refuses to Budge From Woman’s Porch
Wildlife
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Bear Smells Fresh Brownies and Refuses to Budge From Woman’s Porch

sidebar

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

sidebar-alt

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • For Advertisers