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CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas — The United States Border Patrol’s Del Rio Sector announced the death of one of its horses after more than 11 years of service.

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In a Facebook post, Border Patrol officials said that Jayce was on patrol near Carrizo Springs when he accidentally touched a downed power line.

The horse fell to the ground and was killed, KFDA reported.

The officer riding the horse was not hurt, officials said in the post.

In the post, border officials honored Jayce, saying he “served with honor for over 11 years. May he rest in peace.”

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