Horse runs back to save his family (Video)

The state of California had been engulfed in flames. But even in scary times, there are some heartwarming tales to be shared. And one horse has recently gone viral after charging back towards the fires to ensure its family can escape, too.

The news crew filmed a tense moment when one of the horses that had already been retrieved from the area ran back into the smoke-filled hillside to meet two other horses and lead them to refuge. Dramatic footage shows the animal galloping towards a burning stable where other horses were trapped in the blaze. After being brought to safety on the highway, the heroic horse circles before darting back to steer the other horses, including a young colt, away from the inferno. The massive blaze — named the Easy Fire, in Simi Valley, California, ripped through more than 1,000 acres of land in just three hours. Ranchers are seen trying to bring their horses to safety as huge flames and thick smoke fill the air.

Heroic horse

All the horses on the ranch were saved aside from one called Mayer, 28, who had to be put down after breaking her front legs while galloping. The flames spread rapidly and led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents including celebrities. Watch the dramatic video, the moment when the horse ran back into a raging wildfire to save other horses, including a small foal.