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Moment King's Guard horse nearly passes out in 30C heat as soldier is forced to sound emergency alarm
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Moment King's Guard horse nearly passes out in 30C heat as soldier is forced to sound emergency alarm

An incident involving a King's Guard horse struggling in the extreme heat of 30°C in central London led to a soldier sounding an emergency alarm. The footage, filmed on July 12, shows the horse showing signs of distress, including drooping head and tongue emergence, prompting immediate action. Tourists witnessed the event as the soldier assisted the horse and rider to safer conditions. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the welfare of horses during heatwaves, with online reactions expressing shock and criticism towards the continued practice of mounted guards. Similar incidents have occurred previously, such as during a May Day heatwave, where a horse also showed signs of discomfort.

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Moment King's Guard horse nearly passes out in 30C heat as soldier is forced to sound emergency alarm

An incident involving a King's Guard horse struggling in the extreme heat of 30°C in central London led to a soldier sounding an emergency alarm. The footage, filmed on July 12, shows the horse showing signs of distress, including drooping head and tongue emergence, prompting immediate action. Tourists witnessed the event as the soldier assisted the horse and rider to safer conditions. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the welfare of horses during heatwaves, with online reactions expressing shock and criticism towards the continued practice of mounted guards. Similar incidents have occurred previously, such as during a May Day heatwave, where a horse also showed signs of discomfort.

Bias read (Center): While the incident involves a national symbol and public concern for animal welfare, the article presents the event objectively without overtly criticizing or supporting specific policies related to the monarchy or military practices. The focus remains on the factual occurrence and public reaction,

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