Horse shot dead near Geelong as police probe hunting angle
A 27-year-old horse named Dane was found dead in Lovely Banks, with police uncertain whether hunters may have shot him.
Police are investigating whether hunters accidentally shot a 27-year-old horse named Dane in the Geelong suburb of Lovely Banks. Dane was last seen alive on 16 September and found collapsed the next morning in a paddock off Anakie Road.
Police believe he was shot between 7pm Wednesday and 8am Thursday. The horse's owner, a 28-year-old woman from Corio, was devastated by the loss.
It remains unclear whether the shooting was accidental or deliberate.
- 27 years old
- Horse's age
- Wednesday, September 16
- Last seen
- 28 years old, from Corio
- Owner's age
Why it mattersThe case highlights risks of hunting near residential and agricultural areas where pets and livestock may be harmed.
AustraliaVictoria residents in areas near hunting grounds should be alert to risks of stray fire affecting pets and livestock.
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