These racing animals, bred to achieve victories, all perished in the flames. More than 24 thoroughbred horses were killed in an arson attack at an upstate New York stable. A 32-year-old man was arrested.
These racehorses were housed in the stable of a hotel-casino complex in Nichols, on the border with Pennsylvania, 250 km from New York. Early Thursday morning, emergency services were requested to intervene on the fire in part of this establishment.
But only the bodies of more than 24 equines were found, as well as a man with serious second-degree burns after trying to save the animals trapped by the flames. According to the New York State Police, cited by TMZthe damage amounts to several thousand dollars.
A 32-year-old man from Pennsylvania was arrested. According to the first elements of the investigation, he entered the stable to set it on fire. His intentions are not yet known, but he has been indicted for arson, burglary and other charges.
“Burned alive”
“We are deeply touched by this tragedy,” commented d’Associated Press Jeffrey Gural of American Racing and Entertainment LLC, which operates the resort. It is a loss that no one predicted or imagined. »
In a communiqué, the animal rights agency, Peta, condemns this “despicable” act and believes that nothing can explain such an action, other than “insurance fraud” or “pure malice”. According to the association, deceased horses that were “burned alive” should be considered victims and the alleged arsonist should be prosecuted accordingly.
2023-11-12 11:13:00
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