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Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Not so faaaast – Goat (or sheep) continues to elude animal officers in Gwinnett County
A four-legged wanderer is roaming through Gwinnett County, where what may be a sheep or possibly a goat is grabbing attention and dodging capture. Duluth police say the animal was seen earlier this week and as recently as Thursday trotting down Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 'like it had somewhere very important to be.' Officers tried to corral it as it made its way toward Albion Farm Road, but it hopped a few fences and vanished into backyards. 'We believe this may be the same goat spotted in Suwanee recently. Apparently, it had unfinished business in Duluth,' the department said in a Facebook post. Gwinnett Animal Control has also been trying to catch the animal. According to county spokesperson Deborah Tuff, officers have responded to multiple reports of 'a loose goat' in Suwanee. TRENDING STORIES: 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Karlie Redd charged with burglary Fired Cobb County high school basketball coaches get their jobs back Search continues for suspect in downtown shooting of Fulton County deputy Each time, the animal was gone before they arrived. On one occasion, an animal control officer and Suwanee police responded to a sighting but were still unable to locate it. Animal Control Officer William Waldron did visually confirm the animal once, but it was too far away to safely attempt a capture, Tuff said. 'We ask residents to report any sightings directly to Animal Welfare as soon as they occur,' she said. 'Without timely calls from the public, officers cannot track the goat's movements or safely capture it. Prompt reports allow Animal Control to respond quickly and help protect both the community and the animal.' Suwanee police have tracked 12 sightings since April 8, with most coming from the Suwanee Creek area. Brandon Horsley, a Duluth resident, captured the animal on video outside his neighborhood. 'It looked kind of like every farm animal rolled into one, just trotting across the street,' he said. At first glance, Horsley said he thought it was a goat, then a cow, then a horse. 'Somebody else tossed that word out there that it's a Zwartble sheep,' he said. The animal hasn't caused any damage or acted aggressively. 'Just another neat little, large animal for us to see out our windows,' Horsley said. He believes the animal is surviving off the area's green space and vegetation. 'They're really good at eating whatever they want, and there's a lot of it around here,' he said.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Runaway goat (or sheep) causes commotion in Duluth, outsmarts police
The Brief A runaway goat (or sheep) was spotted trotting down Peachtree Industrial Blvd, evading police with a daring backyard escape. Officers believe it's the same goat/sheep seen in Suwanee—now apparently expanding its suburban tour to Duluth. Gwinnett Animal Control is on the case; residents are asked to report any sightings of the elusive hoofed traveler. DULUTH, Ga. - Rush hour traffic had nothing on this determined daredevil of the animal kingdom. On Tuesday, Duluth police officers were called to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for an urgent hoofed situation: a lone goat (or sheep) trotting along the roadway like it was late for a job interview—or perhaps a lunch date at the farmers market. Note: One local resident responded to the police department's Facebook post, saying the goat is actually a Zwartbles sheep. What we know Dubbed the "Hoofed Houdini" by baffled officers, the goat/sheep reportedly strutted with purpose before ditching police near Albion Farm Road, where it executed a textbook fence hop and vanished into the suburban jungle, according to a post on the Duluth Police Department's Facebook page. Authorities suspect this is the same goat/sheep that made headlines in Suwanee last week. "Apparently, it had unfinished business in Duluth," the department posted, clearly acknowledging the goat's commitment to a multi-city itinerary. What you can do Gwinnett County Animal Control has been looped in to help track the elusive escapee, who is still at large (and likely very pleased with itself). Residents are encouraged to keep an eye out and contact police or Animal Control if the globetrotting goat/sheep reappears.
