During the Galo da Madrugada parade in Recife, a horse from the Military Police startled and fell onto a group of revelers on Rua da Aurora. This incident took place on Saturday afternoon and was captured in a video that circulated on social media, showing the moments leading up to the fall. The horse, part of the Mounted Police Patrol, ran after being frightened by the loud volume of nearby musicians, resulting in chaos as it collided with pedestrians and a vendor.

The police stated that the horse panicked while officers were collectively patrolling the crowd. The video shows about ten horses trotting down the street, with one horse veering off and crashing into a bicycle being used by a vendor. The situation escalated further as the horse fell and injured the vendor alongside other pedestrians, leading to a chaotic scene at the festival.

In an official statement, the Military Police confirmed that two individuals were transported to the Hospital da Restauração for medical attention after the incident. This event raises concerns about the safety of both participants and law enforcement animals during large public gatherings, especially given the crowded and noisy atmosphere of the Recife Carnival, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols in such festive events.