Police shoot 2 horses

[Godknows]

Following another thread I've just seen this Why on earth didn't they tranquilize them

Sorry if someone has already posted this!!

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/302026.html

 

[horsecrazy25]

like you said why not tranqulize??

R.I.P horses xxx

 

[Aperchristmas]

How sad! Very badly dealt with too. Some people just don't understand :$

 

[SirenaXVI]

This has really upset me, I cannot believe they could not use a tranq dart - completely and totally unnecessary to shoot them - there is absolutely no excuse that will cover it

I have emailed asking why to:

Paul Richardson 4603
Team leader Band 4
Force Control Room York,
Fulford Road, York. YO10 4BY.
08456060247 ex 1218 07789995656 Paul.Richardson4603@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

 

[LaurenM]

That seems really unfair. Just because it's quicker and easier for the police doesn't mean that it should have been the first method used. I agree, they should have been tranquilised (sp) as it would have caused a hell of a lot less stress.

 

[Cazzah]

Obviously we don't know all the facts but on the face of it this seems like an unnecessary and impulsive decision without due consideration of other options including tranquilisation. I understand that there were safety issues with loose horses on a road but surely they had an opportunity in the 'several days' the horses were loose to use other methods?????

 

[Godknows]

Obviously we don't know all the facts but on the face of it this seems like an unnecessary and impulsive decision without due consideration of other options including tranquilisation. I understand that there were safety issues with loose horses on a road but surely they had an opportunity in the 'several days' the horses were loose to use other methods?????

That's what I mean 'several days' Why didn't they tranquilize when they couldn't catch them??