Horse, Mule Fall Through Ice

Animals Rescued

SWAN VALLEY - During the afternoon of Jan. 31, Swan Valley resident Tony Hulett thought his horse Trav and mule Mitzy would surely die. They both fell through the thin ice after following an elk trail to the confluence of Meadow Creek and Alder Creek that flow into a pond on his property. With help from neighbors and the Swan Valley and Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Departments, they were able to rescue both animals.

"Just the horse's head was showing above the ice but the mule had his front legs out on the ice because he had struggled so hard." said Hulett.

According to Hulett, he, his brother and...

 

Reader Comments(0)

 
 
Rendered 04/24/2024 17:09