In a surprising turn of events, a horse minding its own business was nearly swallowed by a sinkhole in the middle of Los Angeles, leaving bystanders flabbergasted. The incident occurred on a busy street, and although some may worry for the horse’s safety, others are just grateful it wasn’t them who fell into the gaping chasm.
The horse, a resident of a nearby equestrian center, was out for a leisurely stroll – or, more accurately, being forced to take a walk by its rider – when the ground beneath its feet suddenly gave way. Witnesses report that the horse let out a brief neigh of terror as it fell into the hole, but then seemed to gather its wits and began snacking on the dust and debris as though it were just another day at the office.
“We were all just standing there, mouths agape, not sure what to do,” said one bystander. “Then the horse just started chomping away on the dirt like it was a big ol’ haystack. I have to say, it was pretty impressive.”
Authorities were quick to arrive on the scene, wading through the throngs of curious onlookers to assess the situation. “Our first priority was obviously to rescue the horse,” said one firefighter involved in the rescue operation. “But once we saw that it was contentedly munching on the earth, we figured there was no need to rush.”
Eventually, a crane was brought in to lift the horse out of the hole, which was reportedly at least 20 feet deep. The horse, still covered in dirt from its ordeal, was understandably shaken by the experience but remained otherwise unharmed.
City officials worked quickly to address the sinkhole, which they say was caused by ongoing construction in the area. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused,” said a spokesperson for the city. “But let’s be honest – this is Los Angeles. Sinkholes are just part of the landscape here.”
Despite the horse’s miraculous survival, authorities are warning residents to be cautious when venturing out in the city. “You never know when a giant hole in the ground might open up and swallow you whole,” said one city worker. “So just be careful out there, folks.”
As for the horse, it was reportedly back at the equestrian center later that same day, back to its usual routine of being ridden around in circles by bored tourists. When asked for comment on its brush with death, however, the horse merely snorted and stomped its hoof. Typical haughty horse behaviour.
