Multiple escaped bison returned home ‘safe and sound’ in King, Ont., police say
YORK REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY, ONTARIO, AUG 4 – Police closed roads near Keele Street and Davis Drive for nearly two hours to safely recapture two bison that escaped due to a broken fence, officials said.
- On Monday, multiple bison escaped their enclosure in York Region, causing local road closures at Keele Street and Davis Drive.
- The escape occurred after the bison broke through a farm fence, which was the first such incident in 13 years, and warnings described the animals as highly aggressive.
- Police issued a social media alert just after 10:30 a.m., advising drivers to use caution and not to approach the bison while working to redirect them home.
- By 12:40 p.m., all the bison had been located, and police confirmed via social media that the animals were safely back in their enclosure following several hours on the loose.
- The incident highlights increased bison aggression during their mating season and has prompted efforts to repair the broken fence to prevent future escapes.
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Escaped bison in York Region returned home safely, police say
Animals were spotted on Keele Street Monday morning north of Davis Drive.
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