Lake Havasu Roundup Ends

The incident concluded on August 14 with 110 burros captured, 109 shipped, none released and one dead.

There were no unaccounted-for animals.

The daily reports indicate 108 burros shipped, leaving one unaccounted-for animal.

The capture and removal goals were 100 each.

The death rate was 0.9%.

The average daily take was 13.8.

The capture total included 44 jacks, 56 jennies and 10 foals.

Youngsters represented 9.1% of the animals gathered.

Of the adults, 44% were male and 56% were female.  These proportions are consistent with a random process centered at 50% males / 50% females.

The July 31 schedule classified the roundup as an emergency but the gather page said nuisance.

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