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Herd of Goats Briefly Blocks Traffic in San Francisco Before Being Corralled Back to Park

  • A group of two dozen goats escaped their enclosure in a San Francisco park and wandered onto nearby roads, stopping traffic until officials helped return them to the park.
  • The goats were grazing in Francisco Park to clear vegetation when they escaped onto Larkin and Chestnut streets.
  • Police blocked traffic and helped escort the goats back to the park with the help of a bystander luring them with hay.
  • Goats are often employed in the Bay Area to help reduce fire risk by clearing brush.
  • The goats caused a stir after walking down runways during a February fashion show in San Francisco's Union Square.
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