Sand Wash Basin Roundup in Progress, No Announcement

The incident started on July 7 with nine horses captured, none shipped, none released and no deaths.

It was not billed as an emergency and there was no news release.

The method of capture is bait.

The capture goal is 60.  The removal goal was not given.

Operations are not open to public observation.

Animals identified for removal will be taken to the off-range corrals in Cañon City.

The HMA is subject to permitted grazing.

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