Forget about tumbleweeds; on Monday, the East Bay of Lafayette, California, became the scene of something quite like a classic Western movie.
Three head of cattle hoofing it down eastbound Highway 24 were caught by an eyewitness dashcam just before the Stephens Drive Hidden Valley Road exit.
Hot on their hooves, a horseback posse followed, lasso in hand.
A witness shared the video with KRON 4, reporting that the cattle appeared to have escaped from a cattle trailer.
After the kind of high-speed chase, the cattle trailer and cowboys rounded up the runaway cows, herding them back toward the trailer.
The East Bay turned into the Wild West Monday. Cattle was seen prancing down eastbound Highway 24 near Lafayette. https://t.co/I7SSsT9kTc
— KRON4 News (@kron4news) April 23, 2024
Despite its big-city claims, California is home to over 5 million head of cattle. It can make for a chaotic affair when combined with roadways and traffic.
Moral of the story? Even in California, drivers should watch for cattle because unexpected livestock crossings can turn highways into impromptu ranches, adding a wild twist to the usual commute.
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