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Necropsy finds toxic plant likely killed Central Park horse

A necropsy found a carriage horse died after eating a toxic Japanese yew earlier that day.
WHO: Necropsy investigators
WHAT: A necropsy revealed the carriage horse had eaten a toxic Japanese yew earlier that day.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM ET
WHERE: Central Park
WHY: The horse had eaten the toxic Japanese yew, which can cause cardiac arrest in horses.

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