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Donkey Recovering After Latest Arrow Attack on Wild Burros in California

Cupid, a 2-year-old female wild burro, was discovered last Wednesday in Moreno Valley suffering from an injury caused by a blue arrow embedded in her right shoulder and subsequently underwent emergency surgery.
The attack is part of at least six bow assaults on burros since June in semirural areas of inland Southern California, prompting an ongoing investigation and public appeal for suspects.
The arrows used in these attacks are broadheads, a hunting-style arrowhead, and animal services along with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department helped remove Cupid's arrowhead.
A representative from DonkeyLand, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing burros, reported that Cupid is currently stable and able to stand, marking significant progress. Once fully healed, she will be relocated to DonkeyLand’s expansive 2,000-acre sanctuary for rescued burros.
Wild burros, federally protected and iconic in the American Southwest, help with wildfire abatement, but face risks including vehicle traffic, trains, and past shootings, with a $24,000 reward offered for information on the attacks.

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