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.