In the process, they unfortunately burrowed themselves into the mud and couldn't escape because they were so weak," Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan Nez said in a statement. "This tragic incident exemplifies the problem the Navajo Nation faces in an overpopulation of feral horses," said Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye. Horses dying at the Gray Mountain stock pond isn't new, Navajo officials said. An intense drought hit the southwestern US this year, creating dry conditions in northern New Mexico and southwestern Arizona. A drought emergency was declared for the Navajo Nation in March.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2018 03:56 UTC