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Nicole Graham, a mother from Melbourne, Australia, recently went for a leisurely horse ride along the beach with her daughter. However, the afternoon quickly shifted from a relaxing outing to a living nightmare. Graham's horse, an 18-year-old steed named Astro, ventured into unexpectedly treacherous mud and was followed by her daughter's horse before she could warn them. Graham was able to get herself, her daughter, and her daughter's smaller horse free, but Astro remained stuck.
Graham spent 3 hours clinging to the horse as he continued to struggle.
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At over 1,000 lbs, attempts to free the horse before help arrived only resulted in both becoming more stuck.
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Once help arrived and she was freed again, Graham remained by Astro's side, comforting him.
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They had to fight time to get the big guy out before the tide washed over him.
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Fire crews arrived, assisted by veterinarians and a nearby farmer, who loaned his tractor.
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Astro was sedated so he wouldn't continue exhausting himself while they worked to free him.
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They tried several different types of equipment and even had a helicopter on standby. Nothing would budge in the mud.
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Fire lieutenant Roger Buckle said the mud was "like quicksand."
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Everyone was anxious as the tide drew in nearer and nearer.
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Luck finally came with their combined efforts and Astro made his way out of the mire.
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