(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -
A Cherokee County horse is recovering after it became stuck under a bridge.
The horse was found along Hancock Mountain Trail. According to the Iron Gait Percherons - Rescue Facebook page, the horse slipped and fell while crossing a creek. She become wedged under an old bridge. It's still unclear how long the animal had been trapped.
Cherokee County Firefighters, members with Cherokee Animal Control and Milton's Animal Rescue Team worked to free the animal on Tuesday morning.
The team had to use a wrecker service to lift the animal back on its feet.
After two attempts, the horse was finally able to stand again.
The horse suffered bruises and a possible fractured hip but is expected to be OK, according to the Iron Gait Percheron posting.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:39 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:39:58 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus today. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus today. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony, and he'll also attend a Democratic Party fundraiser while he's in Atlanta.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
(Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services)
