In a previous article that I wrote, I talked about a dokar driver and his horse. The old man wasn't getting enough money to feed and look after his horse and was going to sell the horse. This was because of the new motor bike taxi service Go Jek that is taking business away from the traditional taxi's the horse drawn dokar carriages. To help, I decided I wanted to fundraise money by using my business to make sure this man could keep his horse, that he loves very much.
The man has kept his horse well and happy over the last few months however, yesterday, I was very sad and shocked to be sent an article by Jack Daniels about the horse and the man.
The story follows.
Bali Update 30 November 2016
The Continuing Sad Saga of Pak Purna and his Horse in Downtown Denpasar
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A sad and tragic sequel to past coverage in Bali Update that appeared in early 2016 played out on the streets of Denpasar on Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2016, when a dokar driven by an 80-year-old man and pulled by an aging horse caused injuries and panic when the horse ran amok.
In early 2016, Bali Update carried the story of Pak Purna and his horse, telling of the difficult life the two eked out with their carriage navigating the busy streets of downtown Denpasar. In a follow-up article, we shared the happy story of how a teenage girl from Australia mounted a fund-raising campaign for Pak Purna and his horse. (See article links below.)
The most recent news from NusaBali of Pak Purna and his horse, however, is less cheerful. On Tuesday afternoon at about 4:00 pm Pak Purna was driving two female "satay" traders down Jalan Kartini when the horse suddenly panicked and ran amok, crashing into a car and motorbike before the carriage broke down and the horse collapsed into a heap.
Two people were hurt in the incident and sent to the Wangaya Hospital in West Denpasar.
Pak Purna had just picked up two ladies from Pasar Badung and was delivering them to their homes in Kampung Java when the accident took place. Suddenly, the horse panicked and could no longer be controlled by the aged driver. The two female passengers also panicked and jumped to safety from the moving carriage while Pak Purna held on, trying to bring the horse under control. Purna eventually fell from the moving carriage and was dragged down the road for 5-meters.
The driverless carriage continued down the road continued down the road for a further 200-meters, crashing into a pickup parked on the side of the road and a motorcycle traveling down the Jalan Kartini. The wheel fell off the carriage and the horse collapse in the middle of the road.
The driver of the motorcycle, Ketut Panjul, required four stitches for a leg wound while and Pak Purna suffered a head wound treated at the nearby hospital.
Before being escorted to the hospital, the old driver managed to coax his horse laying in the middle of the road into a standing position.
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The horse was injured but he is OK so I'm very thankful to know that. I have contacted BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association) to ask if they can help the horse in anyway possible.
This man loves his horse so much and I would hate to see him lose him after the work that has been done to keep them both happy and healthy so if any one is interested in helping this horse, then please contact BAWA.
http://bawabali.com/contact/
The man has kept his horse well and happy over the last few months however, yesterday, I was very sad and shocked to be sent an article by Jack Daniels about the horse and the man.
The story follows.
Bali Update 30 November 2016
The Continuing Sad Saga of Pak Purna and his Horse in Downtown Denpasar
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A sad and tragic sequel to past coverage in Bali Update that appeared in early 2016 played out on the streets of Denpasar on Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2016, when a dokar driven by an 80-year-old man and pulled by an aging horse caused injuries and panic when the horse ran amok.
In early 2016, Bali Update carried the story of Pak Purna and his horse, telling of the difficult life the two eked out with their carriage navigating the busy streets of downtown Denpasar. In a follow-up article, we shared the happy story of how a teenage girl from Australia mounted a fund-raising campaign for Pak Purna and his horse. (See article links below.)
The most recent news from NusaBali of Pak Purna and his horse, however, is less cheerful. On Tuesday afternoon at about 4:00 pm Pak Purna was driving two female "satay" traders down Jalan Kartini when the horse suddenly panicked and ran amok, crashing into a car and motorbike before the carriage broke down and the horse collapsed into a heap.
Two people were hurt in the incident and sent to the Wangaya Hospital in West Denpasar.
Pak Purna had just picked up two ladies from Pasar Badung and was delivering them to their homes in Kampung Java when the accident took place. Suddenly, the horse panicked and could no longer be controlled by the aged driver. The two female passengers also panicked and jumped to safety from the moving carriage while Pak Purna held on, trying to bring the horse under control. Purna eventually fell from the moving carriage and was dragged down the road for 5-meters.
The driverless carriage continued down the road continued down the road for a further 200-meters, crashing into a pickup parked on the side of the road and a motorcycle traveling down the Jalan Kartini. The wheel fell off the carriage and the horse collapse in the middle of the road.
The driver of the motorcycle, Ketut Panjul, required four stitches for a leg wound while and Pak Purna suffered a head wound treated at the nearby hospital.
Before being escorted to the hospital, the old driver managed to coax his horse laying in the middle of the road into a standing position.
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The horse was injured but he is OK so I'm very thankful to know that. I have contacted BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association) to ask if they can help the horse in anyway possible.
This man loves his horse so much and I would hate to see him lose him after the work that has been done to keep them both happy and healthy so if any one is interested in helping this horse, then please contact BAWA.
http://bawabali.com/contact/
