Mass death of wild horses discovered in scorching, dry Central Australian waterhole

A mass wild horse death at the base of a dry waterhole in Central Australia has been blamed on an extreme heatwave in the region.

Around two dozen brumbies in various stages of decomposition have been discovered strewn along a 100-metre stretch of a swimming spot called Deep Hole, 20 kilometres from the remote community of Santa Teresa.

The region has hit a record 12-day run of temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius, and it is poised to hit 13 days in Alice Springs on Wednesday.

Arrernte artist and activity engagement officer Ralph Turner stumbled upon the grim scene last week after he travelled to the location to assess how the heatwave had affected the pool's water levels.

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Article written by: Matt Garrick