In a shocking and gruesome discovery, more than 500 dead horses have been found on a property near Wagga Wagga in rural Australia. The ghastly scene was uncovered after neighbours raised concerns about a foul odor emanating from the area.
Local authorities, with assistance from environmental protection and health agencies, are now conducting a comprehensive investigation into what appears to be an illegal knackery site just five hours outside of Sydney.
Reports indicate that the horse remains were found scattered across the property, suggesting that they were dumped over an extended period of time. The Wagga Wagga City Council released a statement describing the grisly find: “Some of these carcasses were no more than skeletal remains while others were killed relatively recently.”
The council further revealed that numerous separate dumps of carcasses were discovered throughout the property, estimating the total number of horse carcasses to exceed 500.
Various agencies, including food authorities and the state horseracing body, have joined the investigation to uncover the extent of this illegal activity. The Wagga Wagga City Council has stated that the matter remains under investigation and no further comments will be provided at this time.
The duration of this potential illegal knackery operation remains uncertain, as the varying levels of decomposition among the carcasses indicate a range of time periods over which the horses may have been disposed of in this disturbing manner. This tragic discovery has sparked nationwide fury and calls for justice for these innocent animals.
