North Texas Firefighters Rescue Horses from Collapsed Barn During Winter Storm

Barn Collapses Due to Winter Weather

• ❄️ Winter weather in North Texas has caused significant damage, with multiple roof collapses reported, primarily affecting barns and outbuildings.
• 🧊 Officials attribute the collapses to the weight of ice and snow accumulating on the roofs.

Dramatic Horse Rescue Operation

• 🐴 In Grayson County, firefighters responded to a dramatic rescue after the roof of the Van Landingham family barn collapsed.
• 🎬 The barn housed five world-class raining horses, made famous by the show "The Last Cowboy."
• 🛠️ Firefighters used saws to cut open and pull apart the roof, enabling the rescue of the trapped horses.
• ✅ Fortunately, the horses sustained only minor scratches, and no severe injuries were reported.

Community Safety and Road Conditions

• ⚠️ The owner expressed gratitude, noting that a collapse during riding would have been fatal for any people inside.
• 🚗 The Cook County Emergency Manager's primary concern for the next 48 hours is the condition of the roads, with main highways passable but side streets posing a risk of getting stuck.