She became trapped in mud according to a story by Shore Daily News.
The report did not indicate if she was pregnant.
The herd is known for its highly abnormal sex ratio and unprecedented birth rate, where a handful of stallions produced 103 foals in 2025—the result of social engineering by the saltwater cowboys.
FWS limits the population to 150.
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