Sly, a 1,300-pound horse, fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York. His owner, Ali Ernst, discovered him struggling in the cold water and called for help. Officer Kyle Clinton was the first rescuer to arrive, followed by others who utilized ropes to pull Sly from the freezing water. After initial hypothermia, Sly received veterinary treatment and began to recover at home. In response to the dangerous incident, Ernst took preventive steps by installing an electric fence around the pond to stop her horses from venturing onto the ice in the future.
Sly’s dramatic rescue involved a heroic effort from local police, neighbors, and his owner, who first spotted him struggling in the freezing pond.
Following the incident, Ali Ernst took preventive measures by installing an electric fence around the pond to protect her horses from future ice accidents.
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