Brumbies die of starvation in Snowy River as drought affects food, water supply

A number of wild horses have died due to starvation in the lower parts of Kosciuszko National Park, an independent veterinary inspection by the Office of Environment and Heritage has confirmed.

Photographs of the dead animals taken on the Snowy River, on the NSW-Victorian Border earlier this month, raised welfare concerns and reignited the debate over brumby management in national parks.

Richard Swain, a guide who runs river tours in remote parts of the Byadbo Wilderness, said his guests had been shocked to discover the "horrific scenes".

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Article written by: Joshua Becker