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Teen's Beloved Horse Found Dead, Arrow Injury Suspected
13 May
Summary
- A 17-year-old girl discovered her horse dead with a suspected arrow wound.
- The family believes the horse was intentionally killed on their property.
- Authorities are investigating the unlawful killing of the animal.
In Deka Lake, British Columbia, a family is grieving the sudden and violent death of their horse, Sophia. The horse was discovered deceased by 17-year-old Kamerin Scott, who noticed a distressing injury.
Initial thoughts of natural causes were dismissed by Kamerin and her mother, Brandy Scott, when they observed blood and an injury consistent with a three-point arrow. The family suspects Sophia was intentionally killed on their property, with the weapon removed by the assailant.
Local authorities have confirmed an investigation is underway into the unlawful killing of the animal. The Scott family has provided Sophia's DNA to aid investigators. Under Canadian law, unlawfully killing an animal can result in significant fines and imprisonment.
