Update May 5, 2020 at 2:43PM:
RCMP are now in contact with the owner of the horse whose remains were found on Postill Lake Road near the Highlands Trail in Kelowna.
Thanks to the assistance of the media, RCMP have located the owner of the deceased horse.
RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that it is unlawful to dump the remains of any livestock. Carcasses must be disposed of properly and according to legislation.
“Discarding something of this nature is potentially dangerous for several reasons,” says Cpl
Cory Lepine of the RCMP Livestock Section. “It can attract predators to an area where people, pets or other livestock frequent. It can also pollute nearby waterways or sensitive environments.”
This matter is still under investigation, and RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Press release from the Kelowna RCMP on May 5, 2020 at 12:36PM:
RCMP is now investigating after the remains of a horse were found on Postill Lake Road near the Highlands Trail in Kelowna.
On May 3rd, 2020 Kelowna RCMP were notified by a member of the public that several days ago they had found a horse on Postill Lake Road near the Highlands Trail. The horse was deceased, and appeared to have been shot.
“This animal was shod, and appeared to be cared for prior to its’ death. We are attempting to determine if this is a case of illegal dumping of remains, or something of a more serious criminal nature,” says Cpl Cory Lepine of the RCMP Livestock Section. “If this is an instance of someone attempting to euthanize an animal, this is not the way to do so, and the body cannot be left on the side of the road.”
The horse was a gelding, and chestnut or sorel in colour. He had three white socks and a small white blaze on the tip of his nose.
Anyone with any information about this crime can contact the RCMP Livestock Section at 250-314-1800. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.