Search for missing Las Vegas veterinarian linked to viral video enters sixth 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 inside, officials said.

Las Vegas veterinarian missing following apology for kicking horse in head

As of Friday, the search was still active, and investigators said, “You don’t have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know.”

Frehner is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds.

According to a missing person report, Frehner’s father told investigators he doesn’t believe his son would harm himself.

Father of missing Las Vegas veterinarian doesn’t believe his son would harm himself

Records 8 News Now obtained showed the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners placed Frehner’s license on probation in 2016. He agreed to a year-long license suspension…

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