UPDATE (9 p.m.): The City of Mobile will investigate what led to a horse seemingly collapsing, and the actions that followed, during the Condé Cavaliers’ Mardi Gras parade, News 5 has confirmed.
“Animal Services will coordinate with the Mobile Police Department to investigate this incident further and determine whether criminal charges are appropriate,” Robert Bryant, the city’s director of Animal Services, said in a written statement.
The city seeks the public’s help with the investigation.
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MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — A horse collapsed Friday night during Mobile’s first Mardi Gras parade, witnesses said. Now, outraged onlookers want answers.
Green or no green in a Mobile Mardi Gras?
‘It’s time for an explanation’
The Condé Cavaliers’ latest Facebook post shows a float in the shape of a train rolling down the street — but the comments on that post are entirely unrelated.
“Justice for the horse!” one person said.
“Do better!” said another.
“It’s time for an explanation!” said another.