Frightened by dog Horses and donkeys fall into ravine - 18 dead animals

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17.9.2024 - 15:31

The animals fell into a ravine.
The animals fell into a ravine.
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A herd of horses and donkeys that were frightened by a dog fell into a ravine in Italy. 18 animals lost their lives.

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  • A herd of horses and donkeys, frightened by a dog, plunged into a ravine in Val Visdende in Santo Stefano di Cadore.
  • Eighteen animals lost their lives.
  • A further 18 were rescued by the fire department.

A total of 18 donkeys and horses died in the northern Italian municipality of Santo Stefano di Cadore. The animals were frightened by a dog and fell into a ravine.

18 other animals were rescued by the fire department using a helicopter and brought to safety. The rescue operation lasted until sunset. Some horses and donkeys were injured in the fall.

The dead animals will be recovered on Tuesday.

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