Escaped Bull Causes Chaos on Massachusetts Highway
The 1,300-pound animal broke through fences, caused a multi-vehicle crash, and was ultimately shot by police.
- The bull escaped from Mathieu Farms while being loaded onto a slaughterhouse truck.
- It broke through electrified fences and leapt over a 6-foot berm before reaching Interstate 495.
- The animal caused a three-vehicle crash on the highway, injuring one driver.
- Police and farm staff tracked the bull to Lake Nippenicket, where it charged at them.
- Officers shot the bull after it aggressively swam toward them; it was later euthanized by the farm owner.