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Calls to Ban Helicopters in Wild Horse Roundups After 11 Deaths in Nevada

  • Nearly a dozen wild horses have died in a recent Nevada roundup, including foals and horses with broken necks.
  • A stallion was chased by a helicopter for 35 minutes before being euthanized.
  • Animal advocates want helicopters banned from federal roundups, citing cruelty concerns.
  • The Bureau of Land Management says helicopters are necessary and deaths are rare.
  • The BLM is conducting the roundup to address overpopulation and protect the ecology.
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