BALTIMORE, MD – A small herd of goats brought traffic to a standstill in Southwest Baltimore when they wandered down Frederick Avenue on Saturday, grazing freely until police, animal control and local children helped round them up.
Officers were called to the 3000 block of Frederick Avenue for an “animal disturbance” and arrived to find several goats in the roadway and on nearby lawns. With the help of additional officers and Animal Control, the animals were corralled and leashed to keep them from running further into the neighborhood.
Neighbors and children from the community pitched in, guiding the goats back to their home just a block away. No injuries were reported, and the goats were safely returned to their property.
The unusual call quickly drew attention in the area, with residents stopping to watch the herd being led back home.
Key Points
- Goats wandered onto Frederick Avenue in Southwest Baltimore on Saturday.
- Police, Animal Control, and residents helped contain and leash the animals.
- The goats were safely returned home with the help of neighborhood children.
Even in the city, a goat roundup can become a community affair.