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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Local leaders said there's a plan to further reduce the herd of wild horses on the Salt River. Proponents said it's necessary due to the ecosystem and climate, while others questioned why this move is being made.

Local perspective:

It's a sight every Arizonan holds precious— wild horses along the Salt River . But now the fate of these creatures is yet again under question, as the government considers who will be in charge of managing them in the future.

For Elizabeth Fitzgerald, the view is the highlight of her week.

"It's God's paradise," she said.

Fitzgerald and her friend kayak along the Salt River each week, soaking up nature and being around the majestic wild horses. But she fears it's a sight that could slowly fade away.

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