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Two Wild Horses Bolt for Mainland From Assateague Island
Two wild horses at Assateague Island fled toward the mainland this week, after apparently being spooked by visitors who stopped in their vehicles.According to management of Assateague Island National Seashore, the horses given the names “Happy Camper” and “Starlight” traveled to the mainland over the Route 611 Verrazano Bridge Wednesday afternoon. National Park and State…
Read MoreWild Horse At Assateague Struck, Killed By Vehicle
One of the wild horses that roam Assateague Island National Seashore has been discovered dead of apparent injuries suffered in a hit-and-run collision with a vehicle. A park employee discovered the four-year-old mare known as Moonshadow in the Oceanside Campground Tuesday.The mare’s foal was also apparently struck last week but has been seen with other…
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