A horse that had been lost in the mountains above Dubois for seven months was found and rescued by a team of ingenious snowmobilers and cowboys.
Mouse, the horse, had been missing in the mountains since July 2025. On Sunday, a group of snowmobilers was enjoying the powder in the vicinity when they found Mouse, still alive and thrilled to finally see people again.
“He was a true survivor, by all means,” said Tim Koldenhoven, owner of Union Pass Rentals. “You could tell that he was worn out and was tired, but was happy to have some company up there.”
A team of dedicated volunteers committed days of effort and creativity to get Mouse out of the mountains. A week after he was miraculously found alive, the horse got a boat ride back to his home.
“Once we found the horse, we went in there and winged it,” Koldenhoven said. “We immediately realized this was worth the effort.”
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