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Injured Water Buffalo Roams Iowa Suburb, Police Urge Caution

Pleasant Hill authorities deploy drones and ATVs to locate aggressive animal after failed containment efforts

  • The water buffalo escaped while being loaded for meat processing and has been on the loose since Saturday.
  • Police shot the animal after it showed aggression, but it managed to escape despite being injured.
  • Efforts to locate the buffalo include the use of drones, ATVs, and local animal experts.
  • Residents are advised not to approach the animal and to report sightings to the police immediately.
  • The Iowa Farm Sanctuary hopes to rescue and treat the buffalo if it is found alive.
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