Horses and Goat Escape When Water Main Break Floods Lake View Terrace Property
Water Main Break Causes Chaos in Neighborhood
An underground water main break sent rushing water into a neighborhood in the Lake View Terrace area, damaging a horse stall and other buildings on a property with animals.
Goats Bemused by New Stream
The water was flowing down a road and past houses, including one with a group of goats appearing bemused by the new stream running past their enclosure, near the 10300 block of West Foothill Boulevard near the 210 Freeway.
Property Owner Describes Scene
The force of the water buckled a sidewalk and damaged Martin Hernandez’s property.
“I got completely flooded inside the house, the garages and all that,” said Hernandez. “And, we got surprised. We heard a real bad, loud noise.”
Water Leaks for Hour, Causes Damage
The water leaked for about an hour, Hernandez said.
Horses and Goats Escape
Pressure from a buildup of water caused walls of a horse stall to collapse. Horses escaped onto a nearby freeway entrance ramp, but were later corralled and returned to safety. One goat escaped into a nearby parking lot.
Animals Returned to Safety
Hernandez said the horses and goats are back home and doing well.
Community Rallies Around Property Owner
The water was shut off Friday afternoon. Friends showed up with sandbags to help Hernandez shore up his property.
“Yeah, things happen, but as long as we’re okay, that’s what really matters, you know?”
Conclusion
The water main break was a sudden and unexpected event that caused significant damage to a property in Lake View Terrace. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the animals were returned to safety. The community came together to support the property owner, and the water main was shut off to prevent further damage.
FAQs
Q: What caused the water main break?
A: The cause of the water main break is still under investigation.
Q: How long did the water leak for?
A: The water leaked for about an hour.
Q: Were any animals injured in the incident?
A: No, the horses and goats were returned to safety and are doing well.
Q: How did the community respond to the incident?
A: Friends and neighbors showed up with sandbags to help the property owner shore up his property.
