L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Aug 31, 2006 11:31:43 GMT -5
Belgian Workhorse Rescued From Cave(RADCLIFF, Ky.) -- It took nearly four hours, but a 28-month-old Belgain workhorse that fell into a cave was rescued with the help of a veteranarian and a crane. Owner Charlie Ray says his horse, "Ruby," had been grazing on his Hardin County farm Wednesday when she lost her footing and tumbled backward into the 28-foot deep hole. Veterinarian Chad Bailey of Elizabethtown was lowered into the cave and gave Ruby two shots, a muscle relaxer and anesthesia to render "Ruby" unconscious for some 30 minutes. With Ruby sedated, Radcliff Fire Chief Rick Ledford and others managed to tie safety belts around her. A crane lifted her sideways to work through the sharp angles of the cave and she was brought to ther surface at 5:30 in the afternoon. Except for being groggy and muddy, Ruby was declared in excellent condition after the ordeal. Article
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Brian Roebuck
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Post by Brian Roebuck on Sept 2, 2006 6:24:36 GMT -5
Belgian Workhorse Rescued From Cave(RADCLIFF, Ky.) -- It took nearly four hours, but a 28-month-old Belgain workhorse that fell into a cave was rescued with the help of a veteranarian and a crane. Owner Charlie Ray says his horse, "Ruby," had been grazing on his Hardin County farm Wednesday when she lost her footing and tumbled backward into the 28-foot deep hole. Veterinarian Chad Bailey of Elizabethtown was lowered into the cave and gave Ruby two shots, a muscle relaxer and anesthesia to render "Ruby" unconscious for some 30 minutes. With Ruby sedated, Radcliff Fire Chief Rick Ledford and others managed to tie safety belts around her. A crane lifted her sideways to work through the sharp angles of the cave and she was brought to ther surface at 5:30 in the afternoon. Except for being groggy and muddy, Ruby was declared in excellent condition after the ordeal. Article A real "jewel" of a rescue effort! Oddly many animals fall into sinkholes and caves. Lynn and I rescued a lamb years ago under similar circumstances. Beware all ye critters the karst! ;D
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