A loose horse near train tracks in Kaiserslautern was safely captured by police on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, with no injuries reported. The cause of the escape is under investigation. (Federal Police Kaiserslautern)

A horse was found grazing near train tracks between Olsbrücken and Wolfstein early Wednesday, temporarily halting train service on the route, German Federal Police in Kaiserslautern said in a statement.

Officers received a report about the animal at approximately 7:20 a.m. near the Rossbach stop by Rutsweiler.

A patrol arrived and safely captured the horse, which was uninjured.

The owner was identified, and the animal was returned.

Both the escapee and a second horse still in the paddock were moved to a stable for safety. Authorities are investigating how the horse escaped, as the paddock fence was found intact.