New York cops capture alpaca that ‘was on the lam’ after escaping a trailer
Police in New York state had a unique experience when they received a call about a loose alpaca that needed to be wrangled. The Westchester County Police department was alerted about a llama on the run on Kisco Avenue, only to discover that it was actually an alpaca.
“We get all kinds of interesting 911 calls, and that one came in to Commo at 10:09 a.m. today,” the police department shared on social media. “Turns out it was actually an alpaca that was on the lam, but still a pretty good initial description compared to some we get.”
The alpaca was swiftly captured thanks to the quick response of Officers Mirko and Rodriguez. The animal had escaped from a trailer near Hotel MTK on Pat Reilly Way and made its way over to Kisco Avenue near the Land Rover dealership. The department humorously suggested that the alpaca may have been “looking to upgrade its ride.”
After safely capturing the alpaca, the officers were able to reunite it with its owner. “We’re taking a guess here, but we think somewhere there’s a kid’s birthday party that went on just as planned,” police added.
Alpacas are herd animals native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They are commonly used in petting zoos and children’s parties. Despite their similarities to llamas, alpacas are a distinct species within the camel family.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unexpected situations that law enforcement officers may encounter in their line of duty. The successful resolution of the alpaca escapade highlights the dedication and quick thinking of the Westchester County Police department.
