Tuesday, April 21, 2009

4/20/09



When?Monday, 04.20.09

Where?Polo Club Palm Beach

What?After 21 horses died suddenly at a world- renowned polo match in Wellington, investigators suspected a toxin was responsible

Why?The horrific public deaths of 21 horses before a polo match likely were caused by a toxin that could have been in tainted food, vitamins or supplements, a veterinarian who treated one of the horses said Monday.

How?Another veterinarian at the scene said something triggered heart failure among the horses

Who?Authorities have opened an investigation into the deaths but said there is no evidence of intentional criminal wrongdoing.

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