Authorities rescue horse stranded on rooftop in flooded Brazil

The horse trapped on a roof due to flooding in Canoas, south of Brazil, was finally rescued by a joint team of firefighters and veterinarians on Thursday (May 9). The horse had been at the place for at least 24 hours. It was initially thought that a helicopter would be used to rescue him, but he was eventually tranquilised and brought ashore by boat. WATCH MORE: SUBSCRIBE: LIKE: