The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is now caring for two ponies after one became seriously ill and another was abandoned after its birth.
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After being diagnosed in Sept. 2023 with swamp cancer, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company said ponies Martha Lou and Jubilation have been cleared to return to Chincoteague.
Saltwater cowboys say all are in great spirits and have been getting great care.
Three Chincoteague horses have tested positive for Pythiosis, known as Swamp Cancer, according to the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.