Florida man arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual acts with horse: police
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested after police said he allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a horse.
The 53-year-old man from Polk County is being charged with sexual contact with animals, deputies stated.
What We Know: The Polk County Sheriff's Office said they responded the day after Christmas to the Lake Wales area in reference to possible sexual activities involving an animal.
Officers said they spoke to a woman, who told them she saw the man engaging in sexual actions near her horse's head.
The horse is a 28-year-old named Raven, according to the official affidavit.
Officers said the woman took a video of part of the incident to show to the police.
Deputies stated the video confirmed what the woman had reported.
The Other Side: The man told police he made a "stupid" and "dumb decision."
What's Next: Officers reported the man knowingly engaged in the sexual acts with the horse.
Deputies said the man then was placed under arrest.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.