Funny story from Worland, WY. A bull in the basement

[jnyork]

WORLAND – It took a spirited 1,400-pound bull only a few minutes to dart from a livestock auction, make its way across town and through the open front door of a Worland residence over a mile away where it found refuge in the basement.
The bull escaped from the Worland Livestock Auction grounds west of Worland about 11:45 a.m. and ended up at 1701 Circle Dr. on the northeast end of town by noon with law enforcement officers and livestock auction employees on his tail.
Authorities tried to drive the bull into an open field north of Circle Rd. when it decided to take a track through the residential area.
Homeowner Dave Mischke was standing in his driveway talking with a friend when the bull ran up to his residence, through the open front door and down the steps leading to the basement.
“He never hesitated,” said Mischke, “he just went through the front door and helped himself to the basement.”
Mischke had left the door open to allow fresh air through his home, he had not expected the visitor.
The fleet-footed bovine attracted the attention of several law enforcement officers, first responders, brand inspector and livestock auction employees along with several other volunteers who assisted, all trying to coax the animal from the basement to no avail.
Officers were impressed with the animal’s determination and speed. “He made quite the distance in a very short period of time,” said acting police chief Gabe Elliott with the Worland Police Department.
Law enforcement officers eventually tranquilized the animal with the assistance of local veterinarian Dr. Dan Miller.
“He was mean, grumpy, upset, excited,” said Miller of the bull’s demeanor. “He was chased all the way from the sale barn to Circle Rd. He was really wound up.”
The homeowner said that there was quite a bit of damage to his walls and stairs after the bull’s visit.
Officers cleared the scene by 1:45 p.m. but Mischke said that it will take a little longer to clear the mess from the basement.

[Hobie]

I can imagine what some of that mess is. Hope his homeowners insurance will cover it...

[BigSky56]

when cattle get worked up they suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, thru the eye of a needle at 50 feet best describes it. danny

[KirkD]

when cattle get worked up they suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, thru the eye of a needle at 50 feet best describes it. danny

Having spent many hours in the chute over the years, shoving cattle into the head gate, I can attest to that.

[Sixgun]

My inlaws are custom butchers and I can remember more than once when the bullet did not reach the brain, a crazy whiteface or angus would rip open the crossgate and tear the butcher shop up. I personally shot a charlet with a hot loaded 44 Spl and missed the brain and the only thing anyone saw was my two legs going out the door the speed of greased lightning. Crazy nephew of mine ran inside and climbed up on the rail that holds the meathooks with a Model 69 Winchester and shot it from there. Don't want to talk about the damage there. Needless to say, I was not asked to shoot anymore steers. I still have the bullet, a hard cast 260 gr. Saeco that was found deep in the neck. It looks so good, I could reload it. Load was 17.5 grains of 2400.--------Sixgun

A mad steer is a very dangerous animal. (duhhh)

[rat patrol]

Holy pelosi! I need to call Mishke and get the details....know him personally.

[rat patrol]

Thers a video up on youtube for a few more laughs