AR officers wrangle runaway ‘goat’ in unusual animal call

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jonesboro police officers are used to handling all kinds of calls, but a recent encounter with a runaway farm animal was a first.

The Jonesboro Police Department shared body camera footage this week showing officers tracking down and capturing what the department described as a goat that had wandered away from home.

According to police, officers have previously wrangled turkeys, chickens, peacocks, cows and horses, but this animal presented a new challenge.

“These officers never shy away from unconventional calls for service and are always up to the task of fulfilling their job responsibilities,” the department said in a social media post.

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Police credited Officer Thomas and Officer Echols for helping capture the escapee. Officer Echols even provided a leash to help secure the animal, while also recording the body camera footage…

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