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Runaway Horse Captured at JFK Terminal 1 After Gallop on Queens Expressways

Police say the animal escaped a nearby equestrian center through a gate gap before officers returned it unharmed.

Overview

  • Port Authority Police responded around 6:30 p.m. to reports of a horse on the JFK Expressway.
  • Officers determined the animal had crossed airport property and run south onto the Van Wyck Expressway.
  • The horse was safely contained at the entrance to Terminal 1 and was uninjured, according to officials.
  • The Port Authority Police lieutenants union credited a lieutenant for quick thinking and calm control during the capture.
  • Local caretakers identified the horse as “Sundance” and said it bolted through an improperly locked gate during post-event feeding and cleanup.