In the Danube delta, Ovidiu came across the chained wild horse, and his heart burst. With his legs restrained by heavy chains that were even tearing into his skin, the horse was unable to move around unhindered. The horse could hardly even move no matter what he did.

Animal hero frees chained horse then receives thank you of a lifetime

International Ovidiu was well aware of the fact that horses love nothing more than to be free to run and roam. So he started acting right away. The Rescue Ovidiu gathered his tools and started working right away. He draws the creature closer and eventually gets it to lie down.

Animal hero frees chained horse then receives thank you of a lifetime

He then takes out his pliers and begins to work carefully. Source: YouTube/FOUR PAWS International.
Ovidiu succeeds in releasing the helpless horse after much time, love, patience, and effort.

Animal hero frees chained horse then receives thank you of a lifetime
The horse takes some time to fully process what has just happened. Image via YouTube/FOUR PAWS International.

Animal hero frees chained horse then receives thank you of a lifetime

Given how long he had been paralyzed, he almost seems perplexed by his newly acquired mobility. When he finally understands he is free, his joy is uncontrollable, and he celebrates his new-found freedom.

Animal hero frees chained horse then receives thank you of a lifetime

But the most amazing thing of all is how the horse responds to his hero; he leans in slightly and gives Ovidiu a grateful look in the direction of which he leans. YouTube/FOUR PAWS International Watch the amazing rescue and the horse’s incredible response in the video below.

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