By Damian McIntyre
The death of 16 horses after a voyage on the Spirit Of Tasmania to compete in a polo tournament is under investigation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
The horses, from the Willo Polo club in New South Wales, travelled to Tasmania to compete in an event at the Barnbougle Polo club on January 20, Fairfax reported.
An AMSA spokesperson confirmed the truck carrying the horses completed the return trip across Bass Strait on January 28, arriving in Melbourne the next day.
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