Overview

• 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.