Investigation Launched After More Than 500 Dead Horses Found In Creek Bed

New South Wales, Australia – Officials in New South Wales have launched an investigation following the grim discovery of more than 500 dead horses in a dry creek bed near Wagga Wagga.

According to sources, the horses were in various states of decomposition and appeared to be victims of slaughter. The authorities and city officials said in a joint statement, “Once the inspection of the property commenced, it became clear that the slaughtering of horses had been occurring for a long period of time. Numerous separate dumps of carcasses were discovered at locations throughout the property.”

Shortly before the slaughter site was discovered, someone had attempted to cover the carcasses, reports ABC.AU News.

The investigation is ongoing.

(Stock image of horses via Pixabay Free Images)


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