Feral horses collide with cars near state forests, breeding faster than they can be rehomed
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Additional signage and reduced speed limits are being considered to reduce the risk of collisions.
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Feral horses in state forests in Queensland's Wide Bay are breeding faster than rescuers can find homes for them, as the community grapples with how to stop the brumbies colliding with cars on local roads.
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An estimated 2,000 feral horses live in the Tuan and Toolara state forests between Maryborough and Gympie
The animals are known to graze close to local roads, causing three reported crashes in the past 12 months