A horse found dead in Oklahoma is believed to have been dragged to death, officials said.
Police in Shawnee were called around 5 a.m. on Sunday by someone who spotted the horse being dragged.
The trail of blood led about five miles to the town of Dale, where officers found a dead horse.
Lozano said the horse appeared to be dragged the whole way.
“That’s what it looks like,“ Lozano said. ”It’s still under investigation. We don’t have very many details on it. But, yes, unfortunately.”
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Lozano noted that it may have been animal abuse, or it may have been an accident.
He said if it was intentional, charges will be filed. A Facebook user said that it could have been intentional.
“This is why you should always check your trailer floors! More than likely the horse fell through the trailer floor. Can’t haul a 1500 pound horse on rotten wood. Poor, sweet animal,” wrote Keely Merriman.
“How could you drag a horse that fell off a trailer without noticing? I feel every bump and adjustment my horses make. I'd like to hear more of this story. Someone has to know the farm it was left in front of,” added another user.
The man was charged with cruelty to animals and other charges after the horse had to be euthanized due to the severity of the injuries.
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