(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a harrowing turn of events, dozens of onlookers were left frightened when eight bulls escaped a rodeo pen and caused chaos at Emerald Square Mall in Massachusetts before heading toward a busy highway.
Watch the video below.
This escape caused a frenzied stampede through the mall’s busy parking lot. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as the bulls knocked down fencing, bumped against tents and even headed toward U.S. Highway 1.
The rodeo was held in the mall’s parking lot but was abruptly shut down after the escape. Authorities acted swiftly and recaptured seven of the rogue bulls.
However, one bull remains at large and the local community has been advised to stay vigilant and avoid the animal.
The North Attleboro Fire Department and Massachusetts Environmental Police issued stern warnings: “Community members should exercise extreme caution and not approach any bulls.”
The bulls’ chaotic path led them through the crowded parking lot, causing distress among shoppers and employees.
From there, they moved toward nearby woods, which made it difficult to contain the animals.
The authorities have been persistently trying to locate the remaining bull, but it has evaded them so far.
Bizarrely, the cause of their escape remains under investigation. The authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, including potential negligence in maintaining the rodeo pen.
Already, this incident has sparked a conversation about the safety protocols at local events.
While the authorities’ swift action is impressive, the community remains on edge. The possibility of encountering a loose bull has added stress to the daily lives of the residents.
As the investigation proceeds, many questions linger about what measures will be put in place to prevent the same happening in the future.
The incident serves as a reminder that even community events have risks which need to be managed effectively.
Authorities have also taken this opportunity to re-emphasize public safety messages.
Residents in the area have been asked to report any sightings of the rogue bull immediately to the authorities.
Maintaining vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement will be key in ensuring the safety of the entire community during this precarious time.
WATCH: Wild video from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, shows the moment bulls escape from a rodeo, taking down a fence in the process.
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