RESCUE: Louth County Council rescue horse loose in Dundalk while dealing with cold snap
Louth County Council rescue horse while out dealing with cold snap on Saturday
Louth Countil Council emergency crew rescued a horse on the loose on Saturday January 5.
The emergency crew were out dealing with the freezing temperatures, ice and snow when they discovered the horse loose and running through the street, according to a post on X.
Louth County Council said, "thankfully the horse was taken to safety in the Town Hall yard whilst the owner was found."
"The horse was successfully returned to its home," Louth County Council have said.
Louth County Council has an interactive map outlining all Winter Gritting Routes throughout the County and can be viewed here: https://buff.ly/4fN2g7A
Advice from Louth Council during the cold weather:
Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions
- Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey
- Take extra care while walking: footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice
- People travelling long journeys check weather/ road conditions not just where they are starting from, but at their destination and along the route, as conditions may vary significantly
- Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone