In Pleasant Hill, Iowa, police captured the loose, injured water buffalo "Phill" and transported it to a sanctuary, where it will not be slaughtered.
Police in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, captured a dangerous, injured water buffalo nicknamed "Phill" that had been loose since Saturday. The animal was located in Des Moines, immobilized with tranquilizer darts, and transported to the Iowa State University Veterinary Hospital for treatment. The owner has surrendered the animal to the Des Moines Police Department, and it will now reside at the Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which said it will not be sent to slaughter. The capture followed a days-long search involving police, sheriff's departments, and other agencies.
August 28, 2024
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