A ‘wild’ water buffalo is roaming the streets of Iowa

In Iowa, an aggressive water buffalo escaped from its owner and remains on the loose, prompting police in Pleasant Hill to warn residents to steer clear and not approach the creature. The beast may have been injured when officers fired a shotgun at it. The owner described the animal as aggressive, leading officials to take precautions to ensure public safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Office has deployed a drone and ATVs to search for the buffalo near Little Fourmile Creek and along bicycle trails. The priority of the police is to keep the community safe and return the animal to its owner, if possible. This is an ongoing situation, and updates will be provided as available. Residents in and around Des Moines are urged to stay vigilant and avoid contact with the water buffalo until it can be safely captured and returned.

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