The Forest Service captured 23 horses and transported them to a temporary holding facility in Bishop according to the news release.
Three were euthanized due to poor body condition.
Seven were found dead in the field due to starvation and exposure.
The next step might be a trip to the Double Devil Corrals near Alturas.
Recovery is expected to take up to ten months.
The closure order will be lifted on January 22.
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