A few days ago, a video was released in which a thief robbed passers-by in the town of Los Polvorines on top of a horse threatening a knife and instantly the images went viral. The “jet rider”, as they decided to call him on social media, was stopped thanks to the images that went viralized. This was Marcelo Ojeda, a 21-year-old who used the equine to rob dozens of people.
Although the offender was arrested and charged with the crime of “simple theft and attempted robbery” by Bonaerense police officers, his horse was also held, but what happened to the animal? The horse was left in charge of the Argentine Department of Animal Protection of Falklands which has “adapted farms and outdoor spaces” to serve different species where the animal will be cared for by professionals, as indicated by local authorities. “He used the animal as a weapon, to have greater power and to rape his victims. Luckily, the prosecution worked quickly to get the animal assisted by Animal Protection,” TN.com.ar. from the local Ministry of Security reported from the local Ministry of Safety, monitored various allegations of abuse, and intervened to save, address or resolve animal conflicts on public roads. In addition, it works in coordination with the local Veterinary Hospital in case of illness or physical damage. At the moment, wildlife specialists as well as local veterinary doctors will need to determine whether they were injured or have pathologies because of the abuse they may have received.
