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Humble heroes risk lives to lead horses trapped in NSW floods to safety
When fast-rising floodwater surrounded Ann Biasol’s home one of her first thoughts was for the safety of her horses.
Key points:
- Three horses were saved in a daring rescue when floodwaters inundated properties near Crescent Head
- Local residents launched boats and negotiated around flood debris to reach Ann Biasol and her stranded horses
- One man jumped into the water to swim and walk the animals 3 kilometres to higher ground
She lives in a rural area south of Crescent Head on the NSW Mid North Coast and vast areas were inundated.
Ms Biasol says State Emergency Service crews told her they couldn’t reach her, so she appealed to friends for help.
“When my house started to be impacted with absolutely all land around me under water, I knew I…
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