Mountain biker rescues a bighorn sheep from an icy river in Utah
@Deepizzaguy (105809)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
January 27, 2025 3:55pm CST
Michael Nordenstrom was riding his mountain bike in Green River Utah on Monday January 20 when he saw a bighorn sheep struggling to get out of the frozen San Rafael River.
Michael used a tamarisk root sticking root sticking out of the riverbank when Michael grabbed the horn with one of his hands while he grabbed the horn of the sheep with his other hand to get the animal out of harm's way.
Michael said that even though he risked his life getting the bighorn sheep out of the frozen river, the sheep did not make his rescue mission that hard to execute in a time span of six to seven minutes.
Michael left the bighorn sheep at the riverbank while he went back to his mountain bike.
Link is kutv.com/news/local/mou...
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
I am in agreement with you that Michael was at the right place at the right time.
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@celticeagle (170433)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Jan
Another situation where a good-hearted person was there at the right time and able to help.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
I am in agreement with you that Michael was at the right place at the right time.
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@celticeagle (170433)
• Boise, Idaho
4h
@Deepizzaguy ......I enjoy stories so much where it is all in the timing like this.
@luisadannointed (6889)
• Philippines
27 Jan
I am really glad to know there are still people who are really have a heart to save and rescue animals.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
So am I happy to share news stories of persons who risk their lives to rescue animals and humans in trouble.
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@RebeccasFarm (91027)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Jan
Wow what a job that must have been! Amazing biker so fit too.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
Michael is a brave person indeed.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
Yes bighorn sheep fits their name like a glove.
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@RasmaSandra (81990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jan
Awww poor sheep I am glad he rescued the sheep and showed it some human kindness,
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
I am in agreement with you that the sheep was rescued by Michael.
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@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
So am I happy that Michael was able to rescue the sheep from harm's way.
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@innertalks (22269)
• Australia
27 Jan
That would be a big task for an older gent, as this guy looks to me, as these types of sheep are weighty animals, but it appeared that the sheep wanted to be rescued; the sheep cooperated; and so it was easier to pull it out.
@Deepizzaguy (105809)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Jan
According to Michael, the sheep wanted to be rescue and cooperated with Michael in getting about of the frozen river.
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