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Around 100 horses roam in the Corolla herd and have adapted to eating sea oats, persimmons, acorns and other native grasses on the island, the News & Observer reported.
The horses often meet tragic ends, usually due to the residents on the island: traffic accidents and choking on food given by tourists are the most common causes.
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Hazel’s first mate, Amadeo, had to be removed from the wild during a rescue operation.
Hazel was laid to rest near Penny’s Hill, where she lived.
