Mom horse, newborn foal saved after being stranded on Lake Powell beach
LAKE POWELL, Utah– Two horses, a mommy and her child, have lastly been saved from a beach on Lake Powell where they have been stranded for concerning two weeks.
On June 9, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area posted on Facebook that they recognized the “feral” steeds. The mare and also foal ended up being stranded on the coastline in Navajo Canyon due to the increasing lake altitude. Park authorities said that might have taken place due to the fact that the mare provided birth to the foal and remained on the coastline, but ultimately ran out of food sources after the levels climbed.
“Horses are terrific swimmers, however, for unknown factors, the mare remained on the coastline till she was as well weak to make the one-quarter mile swim with a newborn,” the park composed in an upgrade revealed Friday.
Glen Canyon team have been monitoring the steeds given that June 7 and have actually been bringing them hay. A vet was likewise employed to evaluate their wellness.
“Normally, the park does not interfere with natural wild animals or feral animal concerns however this beach is an extremely preferred camp and also recreation place for sailors so there was a safety and security worry to the general public,” a Facebook message from the leisure area said.
On Thursday night, they were able to rescue the steeds by tranquilizing them and also packing them onto a horse trailer, which was brought to the coastline utilizing a National Park Service watercraft.
They were after that required to the most effective Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, where they will be cared for till the foal is weaned. They will certainly both be up for adoption afterwards. Any person thinking about doing so can email horses@bestfriends.org.
“Mom as well as infant are currently consuming, relaxing as well as safe at Best Friends,” claimed Jen Reid with Best Friends. “We were enjoyed become part of this unbelievable rescue and anticipate helping these steeds find a terrific home when they’re ready.”
The NPS as well as Glen Canyon said thanks to those with the Navajo Nation who aided with the rescue, along with Kanab Veterinary Hospital and also Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.