An escaped mountain goat found itself in a precarious situation under a Kansas City bridge, sparking a dramatic rescue effort that captured the attention of the community. The goat, believed to be a missing goat named Chug, was spotted hopping around on the bridge's pillars after Monday's eclipse.
Efforts to guide the goat to safety took a dangerous turn when a driver managed to get a rope around the goat's neck, causing the goat to hang from the bridge. Firefighters intervened, creating slack in the rope, allowing the goat to fall to the ground from a height of up to 15 feet. Fortunately, the goat landed on padding placed by the rescue crews, minimizing the impact.
Following the fall, a veterinarian sedated the goat, and firefighters provided oxygen before taking him for X-rays. Miraculously, the goat suffered no broken bones despite the ordeal. The goat had been navigating bridge supports as high as 80 feet above the ground, a fall that likely would have been fatal.
The goat's adventure didn't end there. Initially arriving at a shelter as a stray named Jeffrey on March 13, he was later adopted but promptly escaped his new home by jumping the fence. Thanks to media coverage, a family reached out, suspecting the goat to be their missing Chug, who disappeared in February.
The family, living two hours away, plans to visit the shelter to confirm the goat's identity. If the goat is indeed Chug, they intend to bring him back home. The goat's adoptive owners have expressed their willingness to allow Chug to return to his original family, noting his particular preferences in living arrangements.
