Turkish man arrested after stealing horse ‘to pass kidney stone’

KAYSERİ

A man living in the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri was arrested on Nov. 21 after he stole a horse because he had been told it would aid in the passing of his kidney stone, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.In his testimony, M.G. reportedly said he stole the horse upon doctor’s advice to ride a horse in order to pass his kidney stone.During the investigation, police determined that the horse had been seen in a field in the Melikgazi district.M.G. left the horse in the field fearing that he would be apprehended after the incident began circulating in the media.A local court later ordered the arrest of M.G.The horse, Hazal, has previously been enlisted to help treat children for autism. Efforts to locate Hazal are ongoing.