Unbelievable footage shows 16-year-old girl risking her life to save scared horse from burning canyon

While horrifying wildfires continue to spread across Los Angeles, rescuers are working tirelessly to save not just residents but also the innocent animals caught in the devastation. Similarly, Kalyna Fedorowycz, a 16-year-old equestrian, turned up to rescue a horse that was too scared to board the transport trailer. Amid the chaos, the teen rescuer decided to ride the horse out of the canyon herself. Notably, Fedorowycz (@kkf_eq on TikTok) has been working closely with the horses, helping to transport them away from the Southern California wildfires, as reported by Good News Network. 

In the now-viral video, Fedorowycz was captured trying to get the horse out of the danger zone. Amidst the smoke and burnt debris-laden street poles, the young equestrian remained calm as she guided the horse 14 miles along the road. Fedorowycz was sometimes riding, walking and even jogging while gently caressing the horse's neck, ensuring that she was not going anywhere. Interestingly, the teen rescuer's dad, who was just behind them in his vehicle, recorded the heartfelt video, showcasing Fedorowycz's selfless gesture. Sharing the clip on TikTok, she expressed her gratitude and wrote, "I thought I would post some of the videos my dad took as he drove behind me. I can not thank everybody enough for all of the love and support. I hope everyone stays safe!"

Meanwhile, reacting to the video, @kirstie_guy appreciated Fedorowycz's bravery and commented, "I am absolutely sobbing at this! The fact he is not even your horse and you are so young! What a brave strong amazing woman you will always be! That is courage and determination you deserve the best!" Similarly, @mocchalover wrote, "I don’t think most people realize how challenging something like this is. As someone who has worked with other people’s horses, I say this was so brave and I have mad respect for you." @menta1brookedown commented, "Just sitting here crying. You got your beautiful boy out. I a crying for all the lost souls of the wildlife and humans and buildings. Wish we could get it together and enjoy this earth with all." @bettyandroux wrote, "As one of the people who was organizing horse/large livestock evacs, I am so proud of you. I hope you know that what you did was absolutely incredible, you are going to do some amazing things!"

@grafhanoverian wrote, "I saw your first post and was immediately in awe with you. I would give my life to someone who treated my horse just like their own in a situation like this. Thank you so much for being the owner’s saving grace." @i_am_calico commented, "Sometimes we find ourselves in the most challenging situations. We think it’s impossible. It’s so hard! Then we do it better than we ever thought we could. You’ve got this! We are all behind you!" @bamblebeedd commented, "I had seen her riding this horse, but never of her running beside and ahead to make him feel safe. Started my day by sobbing." On the other hand, @elipuppy09 wrote, "Girl I have watched this 20 times and I get chills every time. You are an amazing young woman and give me hope for the future."

You can follow Kalyna Fedorowycz (@kkf_eq) on TikTok for more horse-related content.