LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along State Route 160 between Pahrump and Johnnie. Recent storms have damaged several miles of fencing in the area.
In the past, wild horses and burros have been hit and killed or sustained injuries along highways in southern Nevada, leading to euthanization of the animals. The animals can wander onto the road creating a safety hazard to themselves and for motorists.
“There is a large population of wild horses and burros in the area, and it may be easier for them to wander onto the road," said Tabitha Romero, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Specialist. “We are asking motorists to be extra cautious driving through the area, especially during the dark hours."
If you hit a wild burro or horse with your vehicle, please call 911.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
