This article was pulished in the daily newspaper Diario Rio Negro, Argentina, on June 24, 2002.
The discovery of a dead horse in the Choele Choel country farm area has increased the mystery in the Valle Medio region and other parts of the province. This time a horse was found a short distance away from the village. To reach the site, a rural road must be crossed and at least a dozen country farms must be passed by. The victim presents the same characteristics as other animals found so far. Moreover, cattle ranchers are complaining about the indifference of the provincial agencies which have shown little interest in finding out what has happened. Meanwhile, fear is enveloping the residents of the area's rural regions.
The horse found in Choele Choel showed the same incisions and characteristics as the others. It was missing an eye, tongue, testicles, anus and part of its rectum. All had been removed with surgical accuracy. And the wounds were cauterized. This case, unlike others, occurred a mere 2000 meters from the way linking Choele Choel with the island.
It is mentioned that from the initial find to date, no officials have reported to the community to get details on the cases (AVM/AR and DyN).
