Wayne McCrory says wild horses an important part of Canadian heritage, First Nation culture and the ecosystem.
Wayne McCrory, who has been studying horses in the province for about two decades, says he was shocked to learn the animals had been shot to death.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
RCMP Cpl. Cory Lepine, who is the sole such livestock investigator in the province, says he believes the bodies of the horses had likely been there for about two weeks, based on how heavily scavenged the bodies were by the time officers arrived. The animals were found about 65 kilometres west of Kamloops on Friday, and Lepine says they were located various distances apart in two groups, one with six and the other with 11.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.He says he is not yet sure what charges the individual would face if caught, but animal cruelty would likely be the main allegation.
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