NYC carriage horse died after eating poisonous plant in Central Park, report finds - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York, New York
Incident type
Toxic Exposure

Summary

Toxic Exposure New York New York in New York, New York: A carriage horse named Deniz died in Central Park, New York City, after consuming a poisonous plant. The incident occurred on June 10th, when the horse paused to eat a shrub near East 90th Street. A necropsy determined that the cause of death was ingesting Japanese yew, an ornamental plant toxic and deadly to horses.

Original reporting

NYC carriage horse died after eating poisonous plant in Central Park, report finds - ABC7 Chicago

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