Snohomish County, WA – A loose horse wandering through a Snohomish County neighborhood prompted an unusual call for deputies recently, leading to a slow-moving and unexpectedly charming rescue caught on body camera.
According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Soule responded to a report of a horse that had gotten loose and was calmly roaming near homes. When the deputy arrived, the horse appeared curious and approachable, allowing him to attempt putting on a halter.
However, according to the sheriff’s office, the horse pulled back after receiving what appeared to be an accidental “bop on the nose,” then grew hesitant. What followed was nearly 20 minutes of coaxing, walking laps around the yard, and what deputies described as plenty of patient “horse whispering.”
The video released by the sheriff’s office shows the horse wandering casually down a residential street while the deputy follows, speaking softly in an effort to regain its trust. The horse eventually slows, allowing more hands-on guidance. A well-timed carrot reportedly helped seal the deal.
The sheriff’s office said the horse was safely returned to its owner shortly afterward, unharmed and in calm condition. No property damage or injuries were reported. The deputy’s lighthearted narration throughout the incident has since sparked engagement on social media, where residents joked about the “slowest pursuit” the county has seen this year.
Local officials remind residents that loose livestock should be reported immediately, as wandering animals can pose risks to drivers, pedestrians, and themselves — even when the escapee is as friendly as this one.
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