Breaking News: Horses Gone Wild at JFK Airport - Quick Thinking Saves the Day
In a bizarre incident that unfolded on Sunday night near John F. Kennedy Airport, a horse managed to break free and gallop freely on highways for over an hour before being safely captured by Port Authority police. The dramatic scene was captured on video, showing the animal careening down an exit ramp at breakneck speed, weaving past motels and parking lots.
According to officials, the horse, identified as Sundance, had escaped from Curly's Cowboy Center in Southeast Queens, less than a mile from the airport, while its owner was present. It appears that the gate leading out of the center was left ajar during a car-and-trailer maneuver, allowing the horse to make a quick escape.
As fate would have it, the Port Authority police were already on the scene, responding to reports of a runaway horse on the JFK Expressway around 6:30 p.m. Lieutenant [no name mentioned] reportedly used his "quick thinking and calm control" to stop Sundance at the entrance to Terminal 1, where the animal was safely contained.
Thanks to the swift action of the Port Authority police, traffic impacts were minimized, with all terminals cleared by around 8 p.m. The horse, however, received more than just a second chance - it also got a second home back at Curly's Cowboy Center, which promised to beef up its security measures after the incident.
The Port Authority Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association took to social media to praise Lieutenant [no name mentioned], calling him an example of "steady leadership" and "what leadership looks like in real time." While it's unlikely that Sundance will ever take a leisurely stroll on a highway again, one thing is certain - the Port Authority police are ready for anything.
In a bizarre incident that unfolded on Sunday night near John F. Kennedy Airport, a horse managed to break free and gallop freely on highways for over an hour before being safely captured by Port Authority police. The dramatic scene was captured on video, showing the animal careening down an exit ramp at breakneck speed, weaving past motels and parking lots.
According to officials, the horse, identified as Sundance, had escaped from Curly's Cowboy Center in Southeast Queens, less than a mile from the airport, while its owner was present. It appears that the gate leading out of the center was left ajar during a car-and-trailer maneuver, allowing the horse to make a quick escape.
As fate would have it, the Port Authority police were already on the scene, responding to reports of a runaway horse on the JFK Expressway around 6:30 p.m. Lieutenant [no name mentioned] reportedly used his "quick thinking and calm control" to stop Sundance at the entrance to Terminal 1, where the animal was safely contained.
Thanks to the swift action of the Port Authority police, traffic impacts were minimized, with all terminals cleared by around 8 p.m. The horse, however, received more than just a second chance - it also got a second home back at Curly's Cowboy Center, which promised to beef up its security measures after the incident.
The Port Authority Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association took to social media to praise Lieutenant [no name mentioned], calling him an example of "steady leadership" and "what leadership looks like in real time." While it's unlikely that Sundance will ever take a leisurely stroll on a highway again, one thing is certain - the Port Authority police are ready for anything.
! I mean, can you imagine just cruising down an exit ramp at 60 mph with all these cars around? 
It's lucky that the horse got caught before anyone got hurt. And kudos to that lieutenant who stayed calm and controlled the situation – talk about thinking on your feet! 
He must've been in a good headspace for it too, 'cause you don't just swoop in and stop a wild horse like that without some serious nerves of steel 
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That must've been a real adrenaline rush for everyone involved!
). And can we talk about how convenient it was for the police to already be on the scene? It's like the universe was cheering them on! 
. I've heard of horses getting loose before, but never in a situation like this. It's crazy how one gate left open can cause such chaos 
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. The fact that they were already on the scene responding to reports made all the difference in getting Sundance contained quickly 
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. Safety should always be the top priority, especially when it comes to animals that are meant to be handled and cared for 
So that horse just casually breaks out of its prison like dat lol and runs wild on JFK airport highway! Like who needs a escape plan when u can just gallop free like the wind? 
. I mean, traffic impacts were minimal and all terminals got cleared by 8pm - that's some top-notch work right there 
. But for real tho, I'm just glad no one was hurt (that we know of 
. And let's be real, the Port Authority police are already on it with their beefed-up security - no more horse escapades in NYC! 
. it's not every day you see a horse take the highway by storm 
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i'm glad the airport staff and cops were prepared for this unexpected drama 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to be an airport cop when you get to deal with horses on the loose? 
. And I have to give it to Curly's Cowboy Center - they're taking responsibility for Sundance's escape and are making changes to prevent it from happening again 
. All in all, a pretty wild story, but happy ending for everyone involved 
plus, i'm more concerned about the security measures at curly's cowboy center than the cops... shouldn't be that hard to keep a horse in 2 place 
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I'm glad to hear that Sundance was safely caught and got a second chance (and a new home too!) 
anyway seriously gotta give it up 2 those port authority cops tho they handled that situation like pros 
glad sundance got a second chance tho 
. And kudos to those Port Authority police, they really saved the day! Their quick thinking is just awesome