At least 10 donkeys have been killed since December in a series of mysterious attacks in Riverside County, leaving wildlife activists desperate for answers.
The burros, a contentious topic for some residents living near the sprawling pastures where they roam, are a mainstay in the region. Over the last few months, however, they’ve become prey to an unknown attacker.
The latest attack, which happened over the weekend, was on Cannoli. She was found with a large bite mark on her rear and saved thanks to the work of Dr. Juan Castellanos and the team at SoCal Equine Hospital. While she’s expected to make a recovery, wildlife activists in the area say she was one of six donkeys attacked in the last week. The first happened in late December, and two took place in January…