Nicole Graham fought for 3 hours to save her horse, Astro, from drowning in mud and rising tides near Geelong, Australia. The tide can be unpredictable and dangerous, trapping both people and animals.

During a beach ride, Nicole’s daughter and her horse escaped the mud, but Astro became trapped up to his neck. Nicole struggled to keep Astro calm as the situation grew increasingly dire.

As the tide crept in, Nicole’s daughter called for help. A rescue team and a veterinarian arrived, sedating Astro but unable to use a helicopter due to the deep mud.

The rescue team struggled with the quicksand-like ground, and hope began to fade. Finally, a farmer arrived with a tractor, and they successfully pulled Astro free.

Nicole, who owns 10 horses, had never faced such a challenge. The incident serves as a reminder of the ocean’s unpredictable dangers.