Black Mountain Roundup in Progress

The incident began on September 23 with no news release.  Gather stats through September 30:

  • Burros captured: 71
  • Goal: 500
  • Deaths: 1
  • Shipped: Not reported

BLM is reporting 74 burros gathered but the daily results yield 71.  Foals accounted for 15.5% of the total.

One animal was found dead in the corrals on September 28.

The HMA is in northwestern Arizona and includes the old mining town of Oatman.

RELATED: Black Mountain Decision Record Signed, Roundup Pending.

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