The bustling streets of Duluth have recently been graced by the presence of an escape artist, of the four-legged variety. A goat — or possibly a sheep — has been roaming through Duluth, evading police and catching the attention of amused residents. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, the supposed goat was last seen jumping over a fence near Albion Farm Road, disappearing into a nearby neighborhood like a suburban safari.
With escape skills rivaling those of a professional, the animal has repeatedly avoided capture, leading Duluth Police to wonder about its past adventures, "Apparently, it had unfinished business in Duluth," they remarked on Facebook—a nod to a similar sighting in nearby Suwanee. Even Gwinnett County Animal Control has been called into the fray, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, in an attempt to curtail what has become not just a local but a multi-city escapade.
Yet, this creature's identity is shrouded in uncertainty. A local engaged with the Duluth Police Department's Facebook post to claim the runaway is actually a Zwartbles sheep. Despite this potential discrepancy, Duluth PD and the internet at large still regard the rogue ruminant as a goat in lieu of verifiable identification, as noted by 11Alive.
The witticisms abound with locals dubbing it "The GOAT of goats" and playfully deriding, “He’s so bahhhhhhd,” according to 11Alive. The police department is staying alert and asking anyone who spots the elusive animal to report it. The message is clear and hints that this story is far from over: if the roaming goat or sheep is spotted again, contact the Duluth Police Department or Gwinnett Animal Control.
