Chainsaws needed to free Clydesdales after fall into frozen lake

Two Clydesdales who fell into a frozen-over lake a mile away from their home had to be cut free from the ice using chainsaws.

Gunther and Wilhelm broke free from their home field at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Pennsylvania, US, early on Saturday morning (16 February).

They were found up to their necks in freezing water, in temperatures of about -5C.

Quiet Valley’s marketing director Debbie Di Pasquale told H&H the two 15-year-old geldings must have been “very motivated” to break out, as the substantial fencing was new last summer.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones