Bull on the loose causes highway shutdown in Abbotsford, BC: authorities
In an unusual turn of events, a major highway in British Columbia, Highway 11, has been shut down on Saturday afternoon. The closure is due to a bull being loose on the roadway, causing traffic disruptions and public safety concerns.
The bull, which was adorned with a moose decoration, was reportedly blocking the traffic, leading to the closure of the highway in both directions. Drivers are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles to get through and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
Authorities, including Abbotsford police emergency crews, are on scene to deal with the situation. Police are working closely with the bull's owner to locate the animal and bring a local veterinarian on-site to tranquilise the bull without causing injury.
Bulls sometimes end up on major highways in British Columbia, mainly because they escape from nearby farms or enclosures. These situations can lead to public safety issues such as traffic blockages. The response to such incidents involves coordinated public safety measures, animal control, and veterinary intervention to protect both the animal and motorists.
In a positive development, the bull was successfully tranquilised by the local veterinarian and is reported to be uninjured. Once sedated, crews will load the bull into transport to remove it from the road. Traffic lanes may reopen gradually once the animal is secured.
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Sports enthusiasts may have been surprised to learn that a bull, adorned with a moose decoration, disrupted the usual traffic flow on Highway 11 in British Columbia by blocking the roadway. Despite the initial chaos, authorities, including Abbotsford police emergency crews, worked diligently to ensure the safe removal of the bull, involving animal control, local veterinarians, and public safety measures.
