Smoke, donkey mascot for U. S. Marines in Iraq, dies in Nebraska
(Reuters) – Smoke, the Iraqi donkey whose journey from a desert battleground to a peaceful retirement in the United States captured the attention of the world, has died in Nebraska. Smoke became lethargic and died this week after frolicking with miniature horses at Miracle Hills Ranch and Stable north of Omaha. Smoke had served as an equine therapy animal to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Smoke’s Facebook page has friends from around the world. Smoke was taken in by U. S. Marines after he showed up malnourished and wounded at Camp Taqaddum in Anbar province in 2008. . . .
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