Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Brutal horse abuse because he did not stand up causes outrage in Colombia
A video shows how they hit the animal, which is weak and lying on the ground. The equine was attended by authorities, but lost an eye.
The event happened in Soledad, Atlántico.
"He has several lacerations in different parts of his body and a level of malnutrition, according to the medical opinion given by our veterinarian, one of his eyes has lost it as a result of this misuse of the animal", reported Colonel Yecid Peña, commander of the Police of Barranquilla.
While the horse remains in a shelter of the local mayor's office, authorities remember that these behaviors involve harsh sanctions.
Brutal horse abuse because he did not stand up causes outrage in Colombia
A video shows how they hit the animal, which is weak and lying on the ground. The equine was attended by authorities, but lost an eye.
The event happened in Soledad, Atlántico.
"He has several lacerations in different parts of his body and a level of malnutrition, according to the medical opinion given by our veterinarian, one of his eyes has lost it as a result of this misuse of the animal", reported Colonel Yecid Peña, commander of the Police of Barranquilla.
While the horse remains in a shelter of the local mayor's office, authorities remember that these behaviors involve harsh sanctions.
