TUSCOLA COUNTY, MI – A Facebook post that appears to show a weak, possibly sick horse laying on the ground at a Michigan home went viral this weekend, prompting a response from local police.

Zack Kolaja posted photos to his Facebook page on Sunday, showing pictures of the horse, saying he tried to help it. It has been shared nearly 5,000 times.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE. READ DOWN TO THE BOTTOM. Tonight I came upon a horse that's in need of immediate help. The horse... Posted by Zack Kolaja on Sunday, September 17, 2017

After gaining so much attention, the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office decided to check on the story that had been buzzing on the internet. Here's what they reported:

We have been made aware of the horse issue on Barnes Rd. We did check into it and spoke with parties involved. The horses are under vet care and have been under vet care. Animal control has been there and ensured the horses are being treated. One of the horses does have a issue that the vet is working on and caring for. Trespassing on someones property , without full knowledge of the situation is not a good idea.