Horse rescued from pond

January 15, 2010

T-G Photos by David Melson

Copper, a Tennessee walking horse, was rescued from a mostly-frozed pond on the property of Tommy and Tewaan Tucker, Anthony Road, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2010.

Copper rests in the pond as rescue workers begin attempts to break a path to her. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Deputy Kevin Holton of the Bedford County Sheriff's Department attempts to lasso Copper. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Holton prepares for another lasso attempt. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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After lassoing Copper, Holton and other rescue workers begin dragging the rope to the other side of the pond. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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The process of moving the rope continues. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Bedford County firefighters Cliff Metcalf, left, and Josh Carlock keep their eyes on Copper. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Rescue workers begin breaking a path to Copper. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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A full view of the pond in which Copper was trapped. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Todd Carter and Rodney Schmiede of the Bedford County Tech Team use fire axes to chop their way to Copper. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Carter and Schmiede edge closer to a wary Copper. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Carter and Schmiede lead Copper to shore. Copper leaped and raised her front legs high in the air seconds later. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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A scared Copper is calmed by her owner, Tewaan Tucker (in foreground) as Bedford County Fire Chief Mark Thomas brings a warm blanket. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Copper, back in her stall, is obviously hungry after her ordeal. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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Copper continues to eat while being dried off by owner Tewaan Tucker. (T-G Photo by David Melson)
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