Pickens County deputies chase and capture a 1,500-pound runaway bull on highway
Sheriff’s deputies in Pickens County, Alabama, pursued a massive bull that escaped into a neighborhood and eventually secured it without injury.
A 1,500-pound bull broke loose and roamed through a suburban area before sprinting across a highway in Pickens County. Law-enforcement officers on horseback attempted to lasso the animal, but it kept moving away. After several slips and falls, the deputies managed to corral the beast and return it to custody unharmed. The sheriff’s office humorously noted they preferred regular patrols to rodeo work.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the unpredictable challenges law enforcement can face in rural communities.
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