April 14, 2017
In the continuing saga of large animals running free through the streets of Philadelphia, a horse was seen galloping in Northern Liberties Friday morning.
CBS3 reporter Jan Carabeo posted video of the animal roaming Spring Garden Street near Columbus Boulevard with police on its tail. Carabeo reports the horse was eventually captured around Girard Avenue and Richmond Street.
#EXCLUSIVE: Just before capture on Richmond near Girard. Horse seen running on Kelly, Spring Garden and Beach this morning. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/cT2b2qrt7X
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) April 14, 2017
#EXCLUSIVE: Philly police safely capture runaway horse. First spotted running on Kelly Drive. Chase ended at Girard and Richmond. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/RrqBsoMoFk
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) April 14, 2017
Police told CBS3 they believe the horse got loose from a stable in Fairmount Park. The animal was safely escorted into a police trailer around 7 a.m., according to FOX29's Bob Kelly.
#EXCLUSIVE: Runaway horse rewarded with Philly cop's lunch carrots. Job well done, @PhillyPolice. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/VQzHUmBJXn
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) April 14, 2017
This isn't the first time in recent years Philadelphians were caught off guard by an animal that doesn't belong in an urban setting. A brief recap:
• In November 2016, a bull escaped a Northeast Philly slaughterhouse and was seen grazing in Old City before the Pennsylvania Game Commission shot and killed the animal.
• A year earlier, two zebras escaped a West Philly circus and ran wild before eventually being taken "into custody" by police.
PhillyVoice has reached out to police for additional info on the loose horse and will update this article accordingly.
