Sault Ste. Marie, USA – On March 16, 2026, Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie troopers, accompanied by a U.S. Border Patrol agent, safely escorted a young horse that had escaped from a nearby farm along M-129 highway in the Upper Peninsula during heavy blizzard conditions.

The animal ran roughly a mile north on the snow-covered roadway as patrol vehicles with flashing emergency lights kept pace, guiding it away from traffic hazards amid whiteout winds and accumulating snow.

The troopers directed the horse into a neighbor’s barn, where it remained safely until the owner arrived to retrieve it.

This unusual roadside assist occurred during the same major Midwest blizzard that brought winds up to 65 mph, widespread whiteouts, and road closures across the region. The incident highlights the quick action of officers working to prevent a potential accident.

The person who shared the footage said: “It’s not every day troopers give a police escort to a horse! This young horse escaped from a farm and ran about a mile north on M-129 in yesterday’s blizzard. MSP Sault Ste Marie troopers and a USBP Agent safely guided her to a neighbor’s barn until her owner could come get her.”

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