21.01.2025 16:41
A man's attempt to wash his horse with a high-pressure hose in Poland has sparked a significant backlash on social media. The 43-year-old man tried to clean his horse using a car wash machine. After the footage of the incident was shared on social media, it received widespread condemnation. The man, who faces up to three years in prison for animal cruelty, was apprehended by the police.
In the incident that took place in the town of Maków Mazowiecki, a 43-year-old man came to wash his horse with a cart. In the footage, one person is holding the horse's reins while the man sprays hot water on the panicking animal with a high-pressure hose.
The terrified horse began to thrash around, fell to the ground at one point, and kicked the partition wall with its hind legs. After the incident, the police launched an investigation and apprehended the man in the nearby village of Malech.
The man, who tried to clean the animal with a car wash machine, faces up to three years in prison for animal cruelty. The manager of the gas station near the wash said, "Many people come and go, but this is the first time something like this has happened. I was shocked by what I saw."
After the footage of the incident was shared on social media, it received a huge backlash. One user commented, "This behavior is absolutely unacceptable! It is not only a clear indication of absolute ignorance but also an example of blatant cruelty."
Police spokesperson Monika Winnik stated, "We received a report that a frightened horse caused damage to property while being washed. The driver left the scene after washing the horse with a pressure washer. The horse broke the hooks holding the partition walls at the wash."
Winnik added, "This behavior is extremely irresponsible. A car wash is not a suitable place to clean a horse. It also posed a danger to other people using the facility. We are collecting evidence and working with the regional veterinarian. The investigation is ongoing."