Despite the very best efforts of everyone involved, the
outcome of a rescue incident does not always end with positive results.
Earlier today, Prince George’s County Firefighters were
called to assist owners of a farm in the 9100 block of Old Ardwick-Ardmore Road
with a sick/injured horse. The horse was found in his barn after falling sometime overnight and unable to right himself, he lay on his side exhausted from his efforts to stand up. The owner explained to firefighters that if the horse was not taken out of his barn and put in an upright stance then death would surely occur.
A portion of
a barn was dismantled by firefighters to remove the 31-year-old horse. A hoisting system using ropes and pulleys was
assembled to lift the animal into an upright position to give the horse the
best possible chance of survival.
Firefighters from the St. Joseph Fire/EMS and Technical Rescue Station #806 were on the scene for 3 ½ hours during the
effort to save the horse known as “Robbie.”
Showing no signs of improvement and not being able to stand on his own,
the owner and a vet made a very difficult decision to euthanize the horse
earlier this afternoon.
There were 17 firefighter/medics on the scene that
demonstrated compassion and provided care for the family and horse during
the course of the event. The
firefighters efforts and that of the owners, vets and other equine experts
provided the best possible chance of survival.
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department
240-508-7930
@PGFDPIO
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