COROLLA, N.C. — A Corolla, N.C. stallion named Roamer has passed away, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
Roamer was featured prominently in Outer Banks, North Carolina, tourism materials.
On December 12, 15-year-old Roamer started showing signs of colic, and a veterinarian was immediately called. Colic is common among wild horses.
The veterinarian determined that the stallion had a tear in his GI track which led to sepsis.
It took less than 24 hours after he first showed signs of colic that it was decided to let the horse go.
Roamer left behind his offspring on the beach.
Corolla's herd manager, Meg Puckett, called Roamer "sort of a legend" and an "ambassador for the horses." He was among the oldest of the nearly 100-strong herd, and got his name for his tendency to wander among tourists.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
