Culture and Lifestyle Activities and Entertainment Outdoor Recreation Animals and Wildlife "Devastated": Corolla Wild Horse Fund Waiting for Answers After Unexpected Death of Season's First Foal Little Charlie reportedly showed “no sign of illness, struggle, or distress.” By Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep has more than a decade of writing and editing experience for top publications. Her expertise extends from weddings and animals to every pop culture moment in between. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Corolla Wild Horse Fund Exceptionally sad news out of the Outer Banks this morning. Charlie, this first foal born to the Corolla wild horse herd this season, died "very suddenly" yesterday afternoon. According to a Facebook post from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), the young colt showed "no sign of illness, struggle, or distress." "He was with his parents by the fire station in Carova around 4 p.m.," the nonprofit explains. "Security camera footage showed that he seemed completely fine, walking right next to his mom at 4:13. At 4:19 he laid down, and by 4:30 he had passed away. His parents and brother are fine and behaving normally, though of course were very distressed by his sudden loss." "Devastated" caretakers are taking Charlie's body to the state lab in Raleigh today for a necropsy and promised to share an update once they have answers regarding his unexpected death. WATCH: Tour Guides Rescue Wild Horse Stuck on Fence on Outer Banks "We are so deeply grateful to everyone who helped us this afternoon," the post concludes. "Thank you for being there for us, and for Charlie." Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit