“A national disgrace. "The Italian deputy Michela Vittoria Brambilla, former minister of Silvio Berlusconi, does not mince his words, this Thursday, by sharing this sad information of the day before: a horse which pulled a carriage for tourists died of exhaustion in the sumptuous Palace Royal of Caserta in southern Italy, according to the newspaper La Repubblica.
The animal, walking visitors through the grounds of the Versailles-like palace, collapsed and died from fatigue and the 36-degree heat. The photos of the scene were broadcast on social networks, causing a stir in Italy and abroad.
Caserta, cavallo da traino si accascia a terra e muore: "È vergognoso". https://t.co/mvFCFOjIWh
- Francesco Borrelli (@NotizieFrance) August 13, 2020Going around the Royal Palace in a horse-drawn carriage is one of the favorite attractions for visitors to Caserta (near Naples) although it can tire the horses. These carriages can accommodate up to five people, including the driver.
An open investigation
The elected ecologist Francesco Borrelli announced that his party Europa Verde, would sue the owner of the carriage.
BORRELLI (EUROPA VERDE): ANDREMO AVANTI NELLE DENUNCE
Reggia Caserta: direzione sospende il servizio carrozze pic.twitter.com/ssTtO9SD2L
Described as “national disgrace” by MEP Michela Vittoria Brambilla, quoted by La Repubblica, the affair caused a stir in Italy. Many elected environmentalists have called for an end to the use of animals to transport animals, especially when the heat is intense.
According to information from Italian media, the deceased horse was not fit to work for the horse transport company that has the concession in the park. This Thursday, the prosecutor's office of Santa Maria Capua Vetere opened an investigation into the circumstances of the death of the horse that will be autopsied, according to another article from the Repubblica. Italian justice will seek to understand the exact causes of the death of the animal and the conditions in which it was treated in order to identify possible responsibilities.
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The Royal Palace of Caserta suspended these events after this incident pending verifications.