Horse dies after cougar attack

Sean C. Morgan

Northside Drive resident forced to put animal down on Northside Drive

A cougar attacked a horse off Northside Drive Sunday morning in broad daylight, severely wounding the horse, which had to be put down.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Specialist and trapper Jim Schacht said he believes that the cougar probably startled the horse, which panicked and ran, triggering the cat’s instinct to chase and attack.

Owner Robert Day said he was…

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