Prosecutors are investigating the death of a horse at a festival in Sângeorz-Băi, where it was forced to pull a log

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Năsăud District Court has launched investigations for intentionally killing animals and crushing them after a horse died at a pulling competition in Sângeorz-Băi. The incident occurred on May 25, 2025, when the horse was made to pull a large log. Police expanded the initial investigation, and images of the animal's death sparked online criticism of such competitions. The investigation continues under the supervision of the prosecutor.