Riverside, California – Someone has been cruelly targeting wild donkeys who roam Reche Canyon and now a $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible. The person(s) behind the cruel attacks has left nearly two dozen donkeys with gruesome injuries – most of the attacked donkeys had to be humanely euthanized because the injuries were so severe.
Aiko Zane, a director at Donkeyland, tells ABC 7 News:
“It’s horrible to have to hear that there’s attacks almost happening every weekend now, and it’s devastating. There’s been 21 attacks, and there’s only been three survivors. As a donkey lover and an animal lover, it’s just absolutely heart-wrenching to have to see this.”
The attacks have been happening for the past six to seven months, but have recently escalated, with 13 attacks already happening in 2026. Donkeys have been shot with arrows, severely mutilated, and at least one was beheaded.
Anyone with information about this concerning situation is asked to reach out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Moreno Valley station at 951-955-2400 or the Department of Animal Services at 951-358-7387.
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