Missing Chincoteague Pony Found Dead On Carnival Grounds
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) -- Police say a Chincoteague pony that disappeared from a carnival grounds has been found dead on the property.
The Daily Times reports that the Chincoteague Police Department announced the discovery of the pony's remains on Thursday.
Police say a lawn maintenance contractor working in the area found the pony's remains Wednesday night in a corner where a chainlink fence, several trees and bushes are located.
The pony, named Dreamer's Faith, disappeared from the corral area at the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department's carnival grounds in September. Authorities initially believed that the pony had been stolen.
Police say the case is considered closed. No signs of criminal activity were found.
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