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Fluffy Scottish Highland bull on the loose in Connecticut town, evading capture for days

The runaway bull has been wandering Kent since Tuesday, with animal control urging residents not to chase it.
Runaway bull on the loose in Connecticut, evading capture.
A Scottish Highland bull has continued to evade capture in Kent, Conn.Estelle Trabucco / Kent, Connecticut Animal Control

No bull. A Scottish Highland bull has been wandering Kent, Connecticut, since Tuesday after escaping from its home.

Efforts to corral the runaway bovine have been unsuccessful, according to a Facebook post from Kent Animal Control.

"He was last seen over the line in New Milford, but if he heads back into the Hollow, please don’t chase him!" the post said.

Jo Ann Joray, the bull's owner, told NBC News on Thursday that the bull "is very skittish and will take off into the woods," if people attempt to catch him.

Lee Sohl, animal control officer with Kent Animal Control, told NBC News on Friday that the department is assisting in reporting sightings of the bull back to Joray.

"If people report sightings to me or I see them somewhere that I don’t think the owner might see them, I text her and I give her information," said Sohl. "I talk to our livestock division and ask for suggestions, and I pass that on to her."

Officials note folks should not be overly concerned about the escaped animal's temperament.

"They are known for being a very docile animal, never showing any aggression and are very low stress to keep and manage," according to Scottish culture website Highland Titles.

"Within their herds they have a great understanding of their own social hierarchy and never fight," the site said. "They also enjoy the company of humans, often approaching walkers seeking affection."