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Apples and oranges washing ashore in Corolla posed danger to wild horses

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund says apples can be deadly to the Outer Banks' famous wild horses, causing fatal choking and colic.
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund says apples can be deadly to the Outer Banks' famous wild horses, causing fatal choking and colic.

Talk about an unusual beach day. Beachgoers in Corolla got quite a surprise when hundreds of apples and oranges started washing ashore.

It turns out, the fruit likely spilled off a cargo ship out at sea. Local families, deputies, and turtle volunteers quickly teamed up to bag up the unexpected bounty.

But the Corolla Wild Horse Fund says it’s not all fun and games. They're putting out an urgent reminder that apples can be deadly to the Outer Banks' famous wild horses, causing fatal choking and colic.
They want to remind everyone to enjoy the view, but absolutely do not feed the horses.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.