A Rowdy Group Of Wild Horses Are Out To Steal Snacks In A Maryland Island
Wild horses are part of everyday life on Maryland's Assateague Island, but that does not mean they always stay where they belong. One recent sighting gave tourists a front-row view of just how bold the island's horses can be.
David Whitney was relaxing in Assateague National Park when he spotted a group of about six horses near the sandy beach. It was not his first time on the island, but it was the first time he had seen them hanging around after the lifeguards left, and the timing made the whole scene feel a little more mischievous.
Before long, the horses were making themselves at home near the snacks. Read on.
It looked as if the horses knew that they were banned from the area until the coast was clear.
As for the tourists, they kept their distance while admiring the wild animals.
Unfortunately, some people left their belongings unattended, so these horses finally took the opportunity.
Whenever the horses saw a pile of unguarded items, they would ransack them in search of snacks. By the time people noticed their belongings were being robbed, it was already too late.
The large horses were starving; they simply could not leave empty-handed.
It’s the same kind of rescue energy as the volunteers from Help Alberta Wildlife Society who saved a wild horse from a 6-foot swamp.
The other tourists were just enjoying the sight of horses dragging away the coolers.
They were amused by the gang of adorable horse robbers.
The horses probably hit more than a dozen different groups as they made their way down the beach.
The horses of Assateague Island are typically tame.
However, when someone unwittingly makes the mistake of feeding these wild ones, they can become a bit aggressive. Locals avoid feeding them.
As a result, the horses have no choice but to take matters into their own hooves.
Whitney and the other tourists thought that everything was cute and amusing at first.
They weren't damaging anything as they searched through people's belongings. But as they continued down the beach, the horses became aggressive and destructive.
"Nobody got hurt, so things remained largely entertaining, but it was a good reminder to people that these horses are still wild."
So if you're planning a trip to Assateague Island, just admire the beautiful horses from afar. After all, they are wild animals in their natural habitat.
And don't leave your belongings unattended. Otherwise, well, you know what will happen.
Want to see the opposite of snack-stealing? Watch an unaware hero unchain a horse after it was stuck.
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