AustraliaNSW Police are investigating the discovery of two wild horse carcasses in Kosciuszko National Park, which were reportedly found shot dead near the Snowy Mountains Highway. The horses, identified as Matagi and its offspring, were well-known to local photographers Michelle and Ian Brown, who expressed deep sadness over their deaths. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) stated that the horses were not killed by its staff and were outside the designated area for feral animal control. The incident has occurred amid ongoing efforts to manage the wild horse population in the park, which has grown to between 6,000 and 16,000 animals. The NSW government aims to reduce the population to 3,000 by mid-2027 through measures such as aerial shooting. Civil proceedings against the environment minister regarding aerial shooting were recently discontinued due to jurisdictional issues.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): The article presents factual information about the police investigation into the deaths of the horses, quotes multiple parties involved (including the victims' family, NPWS, and legal developments), and provides context about the broader management program and legal challenges. There is no overtly偏向
