Collapse on the Kö
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Horse dies in rifle procession in Düsseldorf
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Firefighters prepare the removal of the dead horse on the Koenigsallee.
Photo: dpa/David Young
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Update Düsseldorf A horse suddenly collapses dead on the street in the hustle and bustle of a rifle parade in Düsseldorf. Animal rights activists are sharply critical. The riflemen will forego horses for the remainder of their festival this year.
After the sudden death of a horse during the rifle parade in Düsseldorf, the rifle club spontaneously decided not to use horses at the celebrations this year. On Saturday, the horse suddenly collapsed and died during a move on Königsallee. The cause was still under investigation.
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The shooters, like many citizens, were shocked by the incident, said Colonel Ernst-Toni Kreuels from the St. Sebastianus shooters on Sunday. “The welfare of the animals is very important to us. We want to show that we are reacting immediately to the terrible incident.” Accordingly, the shooters would walk in the parade and parade on Sunday, it was said. Board member Lothar Inden was also deeply affected in a statement.
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According to the rider, the horse, which came from a riding stable in Ratingen, had not previously shown any abnormalities. All of a sudden, it trembled briefly and collapsed, they said. The rider was able to jump off in time. The animal tried several times to get up again, but hit its head on the asphalt and died on the spot, the “WDR” reported.
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Passers-by and animal rights activists were appalled. Peter Höffken, a specialist at the animal welfare organization PETA, said using horses in a noisy, cramped and hot city center is abuse and has nothing to do with customs or tradition.
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