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"NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SAVES LIFE OF AIR FORCE PILOT IN A HORSE BACK RIDING MISHAP".
An Air Force fighter pilot assigned to the 415th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he attempted horseback riding with no prior experience.
He mounted the horse, unassisted, and the horse immediately began moving.
As it galloped along at a steady and rhythmic pace, the pilot began to slip sideways from the saddle.
Although attempting to grab for the horse's mane he could not get a firm grip.
He then threw his arms around the horse's neck but continued to slide down the side of the horse.
The horse galloped along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider.
Finally, losing his grip, the CAPT attempted to leap away from the horse and throw himself to safety.
His foot became entangled in the stirrup, and he was at the mercy of the horses pounding hooves as his head and upper body repeatedly struck the ground.
Moments away from unconsciousness and probable death, to his great fortune a United States Navy Chief, shopping for beer and Cheetos at a nearby K-Mart,.....heard the blood-curdling screams.
The Navy Chief immediately risked his own safety as he used his ingrained training, instincts, strength, and decision-making skill to quickly determine the best course of action . . .
with one great tug, he unplugged the horse!
"NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SAVES LIFE OF AIR FORCE PILOT IN A HORSE BACK RIDING MISHAP".
An Air Force fighter pilot assigned to the 415th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he attempted horseback riding with no prior experience.
He mounted the horse, unassisted, and the horse immediately began moving.
As it galloped along at a steady and rhythmic pace, the pilot began to slip sideways from the saddle.
Although attempting to grab for the horse's mane he could not get a firm grip.
He then threw his arms around the horse's neck but continued to slide down the side of the horse.
The horse galloped along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider.
Finally, losing his grip, the CAPT attempted to leap away from the horse and throw himself to safety.
His foot became entangled in the stirrup, and he was at the mercy of the horses pounding hooves as his head and upper body repeatedly struck the ground.
Moments away from unconsciousness and probable death, to his great fortune a United States Navy Chief, shopping for beer and Cheetos at a nearby K-Mart,.....heard the blood-curdling screams.
The Navy Chief immediately risked his own safety as he used his ingrained training, instincts, strength, and decision-making skill to quickly determine the best course of action . . .
with one great tug, he unplugged the horse!
