Talk about a high-horsepower chase! A runaway horse triggered a multi-team rescue scramble in Santa Fe just before the Desfile de la Gente parade kickoff. Officers and local cowboys teamed up on Canyon Road to safely corral the animal, getting him back just in time.
THE TAKEAWAY:
- A runaway parade horse led the Santa Fe police on a wild pursuit.
- It took Santa Fe Police motorists, bicycle officers, animal services, UAS drone operators, and a few local cowboys to safely corral the animal.
- The horse made it back just on time for the Desfile de la Gente parade.
SANTA FE, N.M. — A high-horsepower chase unfolded over the weekend just before the Desfile de la Gente parade in Santa Fe — no pun intended.
On Sunday, a horse set to trot the parade route broke free from the staging area, sparking a multi-team rescue scramble just before kickoff.
Runaway parade horse leads Santa Fe Police on wild pursuit.
(Santa Fe Police Department / Facebook)
It ultimately took Santa Fe Police motorists, bicycle officers, animal services, UAS drone operators, and a few local cowboys to safely corral the animal, the Santa Fe Police Department said.
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Body camera and drone footage released by authorities captured the wild pursuit in its entirety.
Video shows motorcycle officers trailing and surrounding the galloping horse in an effort to box him in along the roadway.
Officers corner horse and he darts away.
(Santa Fe Police Department / Facebook)
At one point, bicycle officers closed in on the horse near a building, but the animal managed to evade them and bolt.
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The pursuit continued down Canyon Road, where responders finally managed to herd the horse into an open driveway-like area.
As the horse turned back toward the exit, officers raised their arms to block him from escaping.
Officers wave hands to prevent horse from escaping.
(Santa Fe Police Department / Facebook)
After a little bit, a local cowboy stepped in to rope and secure the horse as officers clapped.
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Cowboy steps in to rope and secure the horse.
(Santa Fe Police Department / Facebook)
According to officials, the owner was then able to trot him back to the parade starting point in time for a quick drink of water.
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Car yields to let the horse and officers by.
(Santa Fe Police Department / Facebook)
The Santa Fe Police Department commended everyone involved in safely capturing the horse, while also thanking motorists and onlookers who quickly cleared the roadway to let the officers and the horse pass.
