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Below are links to TLAER related news and actual large animal rescue incidents performed by emergency responders, animal owners, bystanders, and other members of the public. While the rescues appear to be successful, some of the stories linked below depict rescue operations that do not utilize TLAER approved techniques or equipment, however some of the rescues linked below are performed with TLAER condoned techniques and/or equipment or variations thereof that allow for the utmost safety of the animal victim and rescuer and the best chance for a successful outcome. The stories are included on the TLAER website to depict how frequently TLAER incidents occur, the diversity of the incident locations, and the various scenarios that the responding rescuers have to be prepared to handle.
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Horse Hit by Rally Car, Thrown 33 Feet in Air - Argentina
Horse Climbs Stairs, Rescued from the Second Story of a Barn - Missouri

Horse Rescued from Mud - United Kingdom
Horse Trailer Wreck - Germany ***Video***
Barn Collapse Traps Horse and Mule - Maryland

TLAER Donors Get First Glimpse of Randy (Rescue Randy Horse Mannequin) - Milton, Georgia

Firefighters in UK Train with Rescue Randy Horse Rescue Mannequin - United Kingdom

Zebra Loose in Atlanta Traffic - Georgia **Slideshow**
Zebra Loose in Atlanta Traffic - Georgia *Additional*
Zebra Loose in Atlanta Traffic - Georgia *Additional*
Zebra Loose in Atlanta Traffic - Georgia *Additional*

Expensive Rescue of Horse Stuck in Mud - New Zealand
Firefighters Save Cow Stuck in Mud - United Kingdom

Cows Rescued from Icy Pond - Ohio
Bison Loose on Highway, Injured by Motorist, Euthanized by Police - Georgia
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Horse Trapped in Icy Pond Rescued - Kentucky

50 Hogs are Killed in Semi Trailer Wreck - Indiana
"Wilson" Livestock Trailers Recalled for Increased Crash Risk
Firefighters Rescue Cow from Frozen Pond - Ohio
Firefighters Rescue Cow from Frozen Pond - Ohio *Additional*
Firefighter Rescues Cow from Frozen Pond - Ohio *Additional* ***Video***
Cows Die in Roof Collapse - New York
Cows Die in Roof Collapse - New York *Additional*
40 Head of Livestock Saved from Burning Barn - Pennsylvania
Horse Rescued After Leg Becomes Trapped - United Kingdom
Pregnant Mare Rescued from Ditch - United Kingdom
Loose Bull is Killed by Train - South Carolina
Passengers and Horse Rescued from Overturned Lorry - United Kingdom
Passengers and Horse Rescued from Overturned Lorry - United Kingdom *Additional*
Firefighters Rescue Horse from Icy Pond - Ohio
University of Florida VETS Receives Grant for "Rescue Randy" Mannequin - Florida
University of Florida VETS Receives Grant for "Rescue Randy" Mannequin - Florida *Additional*
Rescuers Save Pony from Muddy Bank - United Kingdom ***Video***
Horse Rescued from Sandbar by Helicopter - Arizona ***Video***
Horse Rescued from Sandbar by Helicopter - Arizona *Additional* ***Video***
Horse Rescued from Sandbar by Helicopter - Arizona *Additional* ***Video***
Horse Rescued from Sandbar by Helicopter - Arizona *Additional*

Pony Saved From Pool - Massachusetts ***Video***
Pony Saved From Pool - Massachusetts *Additional* ***Video***
1,400 Pigs Killed in Barn Fire - North Carolina ***Video***
Team Rescues Donkey from Mud - Pennsylvania
Elderly Horse Rescued from Pool - United Kingdom
13 Horses Perish in Barn Fire, 9 Survive in Adjacent Barn - North Carolina
Horses and Livestock Lost in Flooding - Australia
Cows Escape Auction House - United Kingdom
Horse Killed when Trailer Overturns - Arizona ***Video***
Local Couple has Learned the Ropes on Rescuing Large Animals - California


Cattle Trailer Overturns, Closes Highway for 12 Hours - North Carolina
Cattle Trailer Overturns, Closes Highway for 12 Hours - North Carolina *Additional*
Cattle Trailer Overturns, Closes Highway for 12 Hours - North Carolina *Additional*
Cattle Trailer Overturns, Closes Highway for 12 Hours - North Carolina *Additional*
Cattle Trailer Overturns, Closes Highway for 12 Hours - North Carolina *Additional* ***Video***

Emu Loose in City, Captured - North Carolina ***Video***
Emu Loose in City, Captured - North Carolina *Additional* ***Video***

80 Cattle Perish in Barn Collapse - Maryland
Sheep Rescued from a Collapsed Barn - Pennsylvania **Slideshow**

Stock Trailer Overturns - New Zealand
Horse Falls Out of Horse Trailer onto Highway - Texas **Slideshow**

Neglected Bison Captured and Transported to Sanctuary - Ohio
Woman Nearly Severs Hand and Fractures Arm While Loading a Horse into a Trailer - South Africa
Horse Dies After Falling in Owners Pond - Missouri
Horses are Evacuated from a Barn Collapsing Under Snow - Pennsylvania
150 Cows Rescued from Burning Barn - United Kingdom
Horse Rescued from Water - Canada

Horse Rescued from Frozen Pond - Tennessee
Newly Built Horse Barn Burns to the Ground, One Horse Died - Kentucky
Horse Rescued from Icy River - United Kingdom
Horse is Euthanized due to Hypothermia After Being Rescued from Icy Pond - Missouri
Overturned Cattle Trailer, Several Euthanized due to Injuries - Iowa
Overturned Cattle Trailer, Several Euthanized due to Injuries - Iowa *Additional*
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Cattle Barn Collapses - United Kingdom
Cattle Rescued from Overturn Semi-trailer - Texas
Community Discusses Disaster Plans for Livestock - Oregon
Horses Rescued from Collapsed Barn in the Snow - Pennsylvania
Horses Rescued from Collapsed Barn in the Snow - Pennsylvania ***Video***

Horrific Motor Vehicle Accident: One Man and Numerous Animals Dead - Florida
Horrific Motor Vehicle Accident: One Man and Numerous Animals Dead - Florida *Additional*
Horrific Motor Vehicle Accident: One Man and Numerous Animals Dead - Florida *Additional*
Horrific Motor Vehicle Accident: One Man and Numerous Animals Dead - Florida *Additional* ***Video***

Horse Rescued from Icy Ditch - Pennsylvania
Large Animal Rescue Team Gets "Randy the Rescue Horse" Mannequin - Milton, Georgia
Large Animal Rescue Team Gets "Randy the Rescue Horse" Mannequin - Milton, Georgial
Horse Rescued from 12 Foot Deep Sink Hole - Maryland
Horse Rescued from 12 Foot Deep Sink Hole - Maryland *Additional* ***Video***
Horse Rescued From 12 Foot Deep Sink Hole - Maryland *Additional Update*

Truck Hits 2 Horseback Riders on a Rural Road - North Carolina
Truck Hits 2 Horseback Riders on a Rural Road - North Carolina *Additional* ***Video***

Firefighters Rescue Cow from Bayou - Texas **Update**
Firefighters Rescue Cow from Bayou - Texas ***Video***
Horse Barn Fire Challenges Responding Firefighters - Illinois
Firefighters Rescue a Horse from a Muddy Creek - Oregon ***Video***
Firefighters Assist in Getting a Injured Horse to Stand - Massachusetts
Firefighters Rescue Horse from Frigid Cold Water - Slaughter, Louisiana ***Video***

Blind Horse Rescued from the Mud by Firefighters - California
