Safety concerns raised about Pemberton horses after 2 die in highway crash
Global News
Horses are roaming freely and two were killed on the busy highway last week after a car struck them.
People who live and travel along Highway 99 near Pemberton, B.C., say an ongoing situation is putting lives at risk.
Horses are roaming freely and two were killed on the busy highway last week after a car struck them.
Wayne Andrew, who owns most of the horses, told Global News he would like to see the highway fenced off in a way to protect the animals and the people but he can’t be the one to do that on his own.
“These horses are bred from way back, even before me when I was born,” he said. “But we’ve looked after this herd.”
Pemberton resident Cam McIvor told Global News this isn’t a new issue — it’s been going on for more than two decades.
“My principle concerns are public safety, welfare of the animals, protection of private property and the cost to taxpayers.”
He said the horses, between 50 and 60 of them, roam free around the community.
“(They are) owned by an individual who does not contain them. They roam and forage on other people’s property throughout the year.” McIvor explained.