Horse found roaming North Bay roadway during winter storm

"Sebastopol police received a call shortly after 4 a.m. reporting a horse in or near the roadway in the area of Bodega Avenue and Pleasant Hill Road, according to Sgt. Cameron Fenske said. An officer arrived on scene at around 4:15 a.m. and located the horse, Fenske said. The officer was able to contain the animal and keep it from wandering further until animal control arrived."

"Officer Josiah Wotillo assisted with containing the animal until it was safely removed from the area. Heavy rain and strong winds battered the North Bay on Tuesday as forecasters warned of hazardous travel, flooding and damaging gusts through Thursday. The horse's owner later contacted police and was directed to North Bay Animal Services, Fenske said. No other reports of loose or escaped animals were received by Sebastopol police during that time."

A loose horse was reported shortly after 4 a.m. in the area of Bodega Avenue and Pleasant Hill Road in Sebastopol. An officer arrived around 4:15 a.m., located and contained the animal to prevent further wandering until animal control arrived. North Bay Animal Services were contacted at about 4:20 a.m. and arrived with a trailer around 6 a.m. Officer Josiah Wotillo assisted in containing the horse until removal. Heavy rain and strong winds affected the North Bay during the storm, with forecasters warning of hazardous travel, flooding and damaging gusts. The horse's owner later contacted police and was directed to North Bay Animal Services. No other loose-animal reports were received.

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