Buffalo Traffic Jam: When Cows Take Over US 12!

You won’t believe what happened on US 12 in Elma when a herd of buffalo decided to have a little picnic on the highway! That’s right—early one Tuesday morning, these majestic creatures turned a typical commute into a scene straight out of a cartoon. The Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed that the buffalo were munching away, completely unfazed by the traffic chaos they were causing. Talk about making a dramatic entrance!

Fortunately, local law enforcement and the buffalo’s owner leaped into action like a scene out of a movie, getting in touch to wrangle the herd back to safety. And they weren’t just relying on conventional methods; they even brought in a helicopter to guide the buffalo off the road. I mean, who knew we needed aerial assistance for a herd of buffalo? Thankfully, no one got hurt, and all the animals made it safely back home—talk about a happy ending to a wild morning!

Now, that raises a funny thought—how often do you think officers get calls about wildlife blocking the road? We’ve had everything from deer to raccoons, but buffalo? That’s one for the books! What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve seen while driving? I guess it’s true that when it comes to wildlife encounters, expect the unexpected!

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