Chase Gage

Chase Gage is a 30-year-old horse rider and rescuer from Ōpōtiki, New Zealand, known for his dramatic rescue of a horse trapped in floodwaters near Waioeka Bridge. Armed with courage and riding a horse named Kotiro, which he borrowed from his stepdaughter, Gage braved the flooded river to save the stranded animal, showcasing his lifelong passion for riding and his deep connection to the local community.