A Penn Valley man has suffered major injuries, after a mishap with a horse on his property. Fire Chief Don Wagner says it happened inside a barn on Jones Bar Road…
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Wagner says the man, whom he estimated to be over 70 years old, was reportedly kicked and the horse ended up falling on him…
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Wagner says the horse had been sick and was running a fever. But he says fortunately the victim had his mobile phone with him and was able to call dispatchers. At one point, he had also lost consciousness. A condition update for the man and the horse was not available.
Nevada City Resident
The horse, Jamie, was euthanized. He was 26+ years old and couldn't walk in a straight line.
No word on the owners condition.