Look: Escaped bison stop traffic on Washington highway
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Traffic on a Washington state highway was brought to a halt in both directions when a herd of escaped bison found their way into the roadway.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said on social media that the bison blocked traffic in both directions on Highway 12 in Elma early Tuesday morning.
"This isn't Yellowstone," the post said.
Trooper Katherine Weatherwax, public information officer for the Washington State Patrol's 8th District, said it was an "interesting morning" for the troopers called to wrangle the escaped bovines.
This isn't Yellowstone. Owner has been contacted and sounds like they're safely off the highway. pic.twitter.com/cnS8gcfPL9— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) August 5, 2025
The bison were safely wrangled and returned to their owner's property. No injuries to humans or bison were reported.
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