A family in Mesa, Arizona, discovered something terrifying in their backyard swimming pool—a massive horse trapped in the water, struggling to escape.
The horse, named Stormy, had wandered out of his enclosure and fallen into the pool. Unable to climb out, he desperately needed help. When firefighters arrived, they faced an extraordinary challenge: rescuing a frightened, 1,000-pound animal without putting him or the rescue team in danger.
With help from a veterinarian, the firefighters attempted a delicate rescue that required teamwork, special straps, and careful planning.
Watch the incredible true story of Stormy's swimming pool rescue and discover how the emergency unfolded.
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a loud splash broke the silence in george's backyard her husband and
two children were inside with her yet something large was struggling
in the deep end of their swimming pool when the family stepped outside
with a flashlight they saw a dark shape thrashing beneath
the surface whatever had fallen in it couldn't get itself out
Georgia and her family lived in Mesa, Arizona,
where the evening air offered relief after hot
desert days. Their backyard had a swimming pool enclosed
by a tall wooden fence intended to keep
wildlife away. The family also had a beloved horse named Stormy,
a brown stallion they had
rescued years earlier. He normally stayed in his paddock.
That night, Georgia had been sitting in the living room
with her husband and their two children.
The noise from outside was so sudden
and forceful that she looked around to check where everyone was.
All three were right beside her.
But the splashing continued,
and it sounded much too heavy to be a small animal.
Her husband picked up a flashlight and opened the sliding patio door.
Together, they headed toward the pool.
The beam swept across the water, which was churning with movement.
Then the shape came into view.
It was stormy.
The thousand-pound stallion was trapped in the swimming pool.
Somehow, he had left his paddock and fallen into the water in the dark.
Now he was kicking desperately,
trying to brace himself against the slick sides.
His hooves scraped the walls,
but he couldn't find a firm place to stand.
Georgia and her husband faced an immediate problem.
Even if they could reach him,
they had no way to lift such a heavy animal out on their own.
And as Stormy continued to struggle,
the danger of him becoming exhausted was growing.
Georgia called emergency services
while her husband stayed beside the pool,
trying to calm the frightened horse.
They could hear his heavy breathing over the splashing.
Soon, sirens announced the arrival of the Mesa Fire Department,
along with a specialized rescue team and a local veterinarian.
The rescuers assessed the situation. Stormy's size was one challenge,
but his frantic movements made the work especially dangerous.
Trying to pull him out while he was still kicking could injure him
or the people helping him.
The veterinarian decided that Storm Eye needed
to be sedated before the crew could attempt the rescue.
It was a difficult decision.
If he became unconscious while still in the pool,
his head could slip below the surface.
The team would need to keep him supported in the water
and then move his enormous body without a crane.
The veterinarian administered the sedative.
Storm Eye's kicking gradually slowed until his body became still.
The firefighters moved quickly,
holding his halter so they could keep his head above the water.
Six crew members now had to get a sleeping 1,000-pound horse
over the edge of a swimming pool.
They positioned heavy-duty rescue straps beneath him
and wrapped blankets around his body to protect him from the concrete.
Then they took hold of the ropes and prepared to pull.
With their boots braced against the wet patio,
the firefighters pulled together.
Stormeye began to move up the side of the pool.
The smooth surface helped him slide,
but his weight made every inch difficult.
They kept working, steadily bringing more of his body out of the water.
after twenty minutes of coordinated effort the crew finally got stormy
over the edge and onto the concrete they moved him away from the pool
but he remained motionless the veterinarian checked his vital signs
and examined his legs for fractures
while georgia stood nearby with her children stormy
was breathing slowly still under the effects of the sedative
There was no immediate sign that he was ready to stand.
Then his ears twitched.
He took a steady breath and his eyes began to open.
With gentle encouragement from the firefighters,
Stormy pushed himself upright.
Despite the fall and the difficult rescue,
he had escaped with only minor scrapes.
He was otherwise unharmed.
What began as a mysterious splash in a quiet backyard
had become a rescue involving six firefighters and a veterinarian.
By the end of the night, Stormy was out of the pool,
back on his feet, and safe.
