One of Venezuela’s most famous and best racehorses was stolen, killed and ultimately ended up on the plate.
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We’re talking about the race horse Ocean Bay, which won the most important races in its home country Venezuela.
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About two weeks ago an employee of the stud found an empty horse crate – Ocean Bay was gone.
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After all, the tragic death of Ocean Bay made waves.
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Police and prosecutors have now launched investigations.
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What a tragic fate: one of the most famous and best racing horses in Venezuela was stolen, killed and ended up on the plate. That reports the “Southgerman newspaper”.
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We’re talking about the race horse Ocean Bay, which won the most important races in its home country. The stallion was accordingly sought after even after his active career – and his owners earned a golden nose with him.
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Then about two weeks ago the shock: Instead of the star stallion, an employee of the Alegría stud, which is about 130 kilometers southwest of the capital Caracas, found an empty box. Ocean Bay was gone!
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But that’s not all: a few hours after his disappearance, the horse’s chopped off head and skeleton were found. The thieves had gotten what they wanted: Ocean Bay’s meat.
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Hundreds of horses stolen
Hunger in Venezuela is so great that almost everything is eaten. Dolphins, wild donkeys, turtles and racehorses. “We hear about hundreds of cases across the country in which horses are stolen from the stud,” says Christian Hurtado, owner of Ocean Bay, to the newspaper.
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The tragic death of Ocean Bay made waves. The police and the public prosecutor’s office have now launched corresponding investigations. (dzc)