Search continues for Las Vegas veterinarian who apologized for kicking horse
- Shawn Frehner, a Las Vegas veterinarian, went missing around April 6, prompting a search at Lake Mead.
- Frehner's disappearance followed a social media controversy regarding a video of him treating a horse.
- The video showed Frehner treating Big Red in Pahrump, leading to animal cruelty reports and public outcry.
- Frehner posted, then deleted, an explanation on Facebook, stating he kicked the "dangerous" horse to startle it.
- Authorities continue the search for Frehner, and the public is asked to contact NPS with information.
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Search continues for veterinarian who apologized for kicking horse
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nearly a week after a video showing a man kicking a horse sparked outrage online, the search for a Las Vegas veterinarian remains ongoing, according to officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Dr. Shawn Frehner, 56, was last seen around 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, entering the Lake Mead Recreation Area through the Boulder entrance. His truck was later found parked at Hemmenway Harbor with his keys, wallet, and cellphone…
Search continues for Las Vegas veterinarian who apologized for kicking horse
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nearly a week after a video showing a man kicking a horse sparked outrage online, the search for a Las Vegas veterinarian remains ongoing, according to officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Dr. Shawn Frehner, 56, was last seen around 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, entering the Lake Mead Recreation Area through the Boulder entrance. His truck was later found parked at Hemmenway Harbor with his keys, wallet, and cellphone…
TIMELINE: What we know about the disappearance of local veterinarian Shawn Frehner
Sunday marks one week since local veterinarian Shawn Frehner was reported missing, kicking off a search at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.Frehner's disappearance came amid a social media firestorm over a video taken while he was treating a young horse in Pahrump.Channel 13 obtained video of the incident. Warning: this may be graphic for some viewers. WARNING: Video shows moments leading up to alleged horse abuse in Nye CountyWith no new upda…


Search for missing Las Vegas veterinarian linked to viral video enters 6th day
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nearly a week after a video showing a man kicking a horse sparked outrage online, the search for Dr. Shawn Frehner remains ongoing, according to the Lake Mead National Park Service's social media post Friday. Frehner, 56, was last seen around 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, entering the Lake Mead recreation area through the Boulder entrance. His truck was later found parked at Hemmenway Harbor with his keys, wallet, and cellphone …


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