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They were taking this bull from Long Island to the slaughterhouse, but on the way the animal feels that something is wrong

The story of Barney the bull, who avoided being murdered and has been on the run ever since has enthralled Long Islanders for months.

When the bull was located, animal rescuers arranged for him to be sent to a sanctuary, but he has eluded capture since July — but now, Barney has been found alive and is on his way to his new home.

The 1,500-pound bull broke through a fence and fled from a farm in Manorville, New York, this July. According to reports, the bull was supposed to be sacrificed as part of a religious rite for the Muslim holiday Eid.

After Long Islanders saw the bull walking around their suburban streets, Barney bolted, causing a media frenzy.

“I glance in my rearview mirror and all of a sudden I’m like, ‘There’s a bull running down the street!'” says the driver. After spotting Barney in Mastic, Jeannine Bramer alerted CBS New York.

Barney’s quest for freedom drew a lot of sympathy from the public. Local animal rights organizations organized for the bull to be saved and taken to a sanctuary instead of being sent back to be slaughtered.

“There is no reason to sacrifice an animal. He’s scared to death. He’s fleeing for his life right now, just like you or I would if someone was attempting to murder us,” Long Island Orchestrating for Nature president John DiLeonardo told CBS.

Barney, on the other hand, continued to elude capture. No one had seen the runaway bull in months, and he was presumed to be hidden in the woods, with plenty of resources to survive – and hide.


Strong Island Rescue’s Frankie Floridia told Newsday, “He’s large, he’s young, he’s fast.” “He also has a heavy black coat, so he was difficult to spot in the shadows at night.”

Rescuers used every trick in the book to get the bull to go, including luring him with a lady cow, but nothing worked.

Months went by and there was no sign of Barney. People began to wonder if the bull would ever be recovered, or even if he had survived months alone.

But, after two months on the run, Barney has been apprehended and returned to safety.

Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue said on Facebook, “Look who we found drifting around Long Island.” “He’s a very attractive young man.”

Barney was apprehended shortly before midnight on Wednesday, according to Newsday. While he was feeding, the rescue crew set up a one-ton trough in the woods and was able to remotely lock him into a corral.


Barney appears to be in good health, however, he still needs his blood tested. He was extremely strong after spending two months fending for himself in the woods.

Rescuer Mike Stura told Newsday, “I think he’s a brawler; he’s simply physical force, he’s powerful, I’ve never seen a steer kick that hard.”

Barney is now at the Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in New Jersey, where he will be reunited with his family. “He’s in good health; he’ll spend the rest of his life on that farm,” said SPCA Chief Roy Gross.

According to Newsday, the search effort drew together numerous local animal organizations, but they were hampered by the thickly wooded terrain and proximity to the bustling Sunrise Highway. In their attempts to eventually catch Barney, they were unable to utilize lassos or tranquilizers.


Gross said there was renewed pressure after two months of no success, as the bow-and-arrow deer shooting season in the area started on October 1.

Needless to say, everyone concerned was relieved to discover Barney alive and well in time.

According to the Long Island Press, Gross added, “We would like to thank everyone for their support and concern, as well as rescue groups who also supported during this tragedy.” “Everyone who took part did an outstanding job of collaborating.”

We’re overjoyed that Barney the bull has been discovered alive and well after such a long time, and that he will be able to live out his days in a sanctuary!

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