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Bunnell Man Charged After Severely Malnourished Horse Rescued

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The Flagler County Sheriff's Office says Jim Lee was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after a 27-year-old horse in his care was found severely emaciated.

Case statusCharged
Location reportedBunnell, Flagler, FL
Person named in reportJim Lee
Incident date2026-07-21
First reported2026-09-14
Last updated10/6/2026

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Authorities reported the horse, Laredo, later gained about 150 pounds after being placed in proper care. Lee was arrested September 12.

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