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A famous Clydesdale known for pulling a horse-drawn tram at a tourist hotspot in South Australia has died from a mosquito-borne virus.
Beloved horse Isabella (Izzy) was known by locals in the coastal town of Victor Harbor, about 84km south of Adelaide, as the 'Queen of the Horse Trams'.
Sadly, Izzy was euthanised on Monday after catching the mosquito-born Ross River virus sometime in March.
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram's (VHDT) said the team was 'devastated' by the passing of their 'much-loved horse'.
VHDT explained Izzy tested positive for the virus and had a high temperature before developing more severe symptoms including loss of appetite and neurological decline.
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram's Clydesdale Isabella 'Izzy' (pictured) was euthanised after contracting the mosquito-born Ross River virus
Izzy was taken to MT Torrens where she received specialist, intensive veterinary care but her health continued to decline.
'The discovery of colic lead to the difficult veterinary decision to euthanise Isabella and put an end to her pain,' the statement read.
The team at VHDT described Izzy as a 'gentle soul' that loved the attention of visitors and locals alike.
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