South Ripley: Police investigate unlawful killing of pregnant horse found with gunshot wound
Police are investigating the horrific killing of a pregnant horse who was found with a gunshot wound in rural Queensland.
The pregnant palomino mare’s owner found the shocking scene in a paddock of a rural property on Ripley Road in South Ripley last month.
Police believe the horse was likely shot by an unknown person in the early hours of October 25.
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They are urging anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the surrounding suburbs of the Ipswich area near the property to come forward.
Investigations remain ongoing, and no suspects have been identified.
This comes after Aussies were left outraged after a New South Wales shopping centre hosted a live reindeer meet and greet.
The “Reindeer Cheer” experience was advertised by Newcastle’s Jesmond Central on Facebook, encouraging locals to bring their kids to meet “Santa’s real-life reindeer crew” on November 18 and 19.
“Come and join us for this FREE event and take a photo with the reindeer crew,” the shopping centre wrote.
The post was met with an onslaught of comments from people concerned about the reindeer.
“This is cruel! They do not deserve to be in a shopping centre and have people constantly in their face! Poor things,” one user commented.
“Putrid to do this to animals! If you wanna see a reindeer, google it!! Jesmond Central Do better!!” another wrote.
In response, Jesmond Central has cancelled future reindeer meet and greet dates.
