The power of the bond between an animal and its owner is mysterious.
Even when we think that animals can’t understand us, they often surprise us with an amazing response.
This story of a farmer and his horse is a perfect example of this.
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A Polish farmer, Marek Slodkowski, has been raising horses on his pasture for over 13 years.
Then one day, one of his horses named Freedom fell into a maintenance pit when the floorboards couldn’t support her weight.
When Slodkowski found Freedom trapped in this pit, he rushed to rescue his horse.
First, Slodkowski quickly filled up the pit with hay; however, this didn’t provide enough support for Freedom to step out of the pit.
Realizing that he couldn’t do this alone, Slodkowski then called the fire department for help.
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When the crew arrived, they tried to lift Freedom out using several hoses.point 177 | Even though ten men joined to rescue Freedom, this plan didn’t work either.point 246 |
These hoses were simply too weak.point 28 | In the mean time, it was clear that Freedom was giving up.point 75 | Because of the particular shape of this pit, it seemed as though Freedom would not be able to get out.point 158 | Everyone ran out of ideas.point 180 | Noticing how Freedom was getting exhausted, Slodkowski tried to encourage Freedom by gently stroking her mane.point 275 |
“Don’t die.point 22 | Don’t die,” repeated Slodkowski.point 63 |
Then, a miracle happened.point 85 | Freedom suddenly got back up on her feet after hours of struggle.point 139 |
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When the firemen saw what Freedom was doing, they tried to help her.point 195 | Using the hoses, they scooted her behind – giving her the push that she needed.point 266 |
Freedom, then, hopped up.point 22 |
Honestly, everyone didn’t think that Freedom would make it out alive.point 87 | Needless to say, they were all stunned.point 120 | It was as though Freedom heard Slodkowski’s comforting words, and tried one last time to get out of the pit.point 215 | 1
If you want to see the whole rescue mission, check out this video below!
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