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Horse put down after being shot in the face
27 July, 2009
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A horse in Florida has been put down after being shot in the face with a shotgun.
The animal was found with facial injuries on Thursday 23 July by its owner in Myakka City.
Police at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office determined the horse’s severe facial fractures had been caused by a gun.
A vet advised it should be euthanized immediately.
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