Man Killed In Romania By Drunken Horse
14/10/2008 03:59
MOSCOW, October 14
(RIA Novosti) - Traffic police tested a horse
for being over the alcohol limit after it went
out of control and killed an elderly man in the
southwestern Romanian county of Gorj, the
Ananova news agency said on
Tuesday.Police made the unusual request after an 86-year-old-man died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a cart, which was being pulled by a horse that "looked out of control."
Ion Iliuta, head of the local veterinary authority, said: "We never had such a request before. Maybe to see what kind of blood it is, yes, but to find out if the animal was drunk, never."
The blood test came back positive.
The 56-year-old owner said he was returning home after having bought the horse earlier at a fair.
Police believe the horse was given alcohol to make it appear stronger and healthier.
SINC SAYS:
The must have fermented his daily ration of oats.