Raymond the mule, who for decades made headlines with his exploits among the wild horses of the northern Outer Banks, has been euthanized due to illness, caretakers announced Wednesday.
Kari Pugh is a Communities Editor with a focus on local news in the United States, particularly in North Carolina's Outer Banks region. She writes for various publications including Virginian-Pilot, Coastal News Today & American Shoreline Podcast Network, Rappahannock Media/InsideNoVa, Daily Press, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and The Free Lance-Star. Kari's work covers a range of topics including environmental issues, wildlife conservation, community events, and human interest stories.