The saga of a rogue farm animal, which has caused a stir in Gwinnett County, persists as the animal remains elusive to local authorities. Last week, Duluth police acknowledged their ongoing efforts to capture what is believed to be either a goat or a sheep, following sightings along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and in various residential backyards, as FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
Police are cautioning the public about attempting to apprehend the swift creature themselves. Instead, they urge anyone who spots the animal to immediately contact Gwinnett County Animal Control for assistance, sharing their contact number as 770-339-3200. This roaming farm animal has managed to outpace law enforcement so far, cleverly making its way into local folklore.
Further elevating its notoriety, the unnamed animal has been dubbed the “hooved Houdini” due to its escapades and knack for evasion. “It was spotted by residents ‘trotting down Peachtree Industrial Boulevard like it had somewhere very important to be,'” as The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recounted. The having of any clues on the goat’s origin or its next destination continues to mystify authorities, who have involved Gwinnett Animal Control in the hunt.
Residents who have encountered the agile animal describe it as bold and unfazed by human presence, roaming the county with an air of determination. In a statement shared by the local police with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, they humorously expressed, “Apparently, it had unfinished business” in the area. Despite the creature’s lighthearted portrayal by the community and its unforeseen fame, Gwinnett County officials remain earnest in their efforts to ensure its safe capture. The public is advised to reach out to the authorities or animal control if the adventurous visitor is sighted once again.
