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Update: Horse Dies After Fall at Briones Regional Park

by ECT

According to the East Bay Regional Park District, crews are trying to rescue a horse who fell down an embankment on the Spengler Trail around 12:30 pm.

The horse became stuck in a tree after falling an estimated 30 feet and as of 3:30 pm crews were still working the incident. The rider was not injured in the accident.

A veterinarian was on scene and is prepared to euthanize if needed.

Update – At 5:52 pm, the East Bay Regional Park District firefighters stated the horse did not survive its injuries.

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Photos by the East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department

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2 comments

Stephany May 20, 2015 - 12:17 am

Horse is dying , & so why does it seem like the guys are over there laughing …. ??

marinda mercer May 20, 2015 - 6:47 am

He’s rides the sky now… with wings.

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