Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. announces deaths of two wild ponies

Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. announces deaths of two wild ponies

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced the death of two wild ponies today.

Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. Announces Death of Two Ponies

CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va. – The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced the passing of two wild ponies on Sunday night. Surfette, an eight-year-old Liver Chestnut and Misty descendent, was found with a broken neck on ice near her home grazing area. Officials say that it’s typically uncommon for the ponies to wander on ice, and in this case, Surfette likely lost her footing and landed poorly. “She was in great physical condition it is shame …