COROLLA, N.C. (WAVY) — The Corolla Wild Horse Fund announced the death of a young colt on Wednesday.
According to a Facebook post, Donner, who was born in 2023, was found dead with injuries typically found in fights with other horses, including a broken neck.
Officials said that while the death of such a young horse is tragic, the behavior is part of natural herd dynamics of wild horses.
“Donner’s life was short, but it was wild from start to finish,” the Facebook post stated. “That is something to be celebrated, even as we grieve. Rest peaceful and free, young man. We will miss you.”
Officials remind visitors to give the wild horses space on the beach and to avoid feeding them at all costs.
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