A herd of bulls was spotted escaping from a rodeo in Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.
At around 2:19 p.m., the North Attleboro Fire Department announced that eight bulls “are currently on the loose” after escaping from the Emerald Square Mall rodeo.
More than an hour later, the department announced that the bulls were “safely corralled in Attleboro,” before revealing in a second post that one bull “is still on the loose.”
“There is no immediate threat to the community. Thank you to everyone who assisted and shared information with emergency services,” the department added.
When the bulls first escaped, the fire department warned area residents to “use extreme caution” if they encountered the cattle.
At around 2:19 p.m., the North Attleboro Fire Department announced that eight bulls “are currently on the loose” after escaping from the Emerald Square Mall rodeo.
The herd of bulls is seen charging across the car park as stunned onlookers look on in shock.
The North Attleboro Fire Department reports that eight bulls are currently at large from the rodeo at the Emerald Square shopping center.
“Community members should use extreme caution and not approach any bulls. If you see a bull, call 9-1-1 immediately,” the department said.
A video captured the moment the massive animals charged through a parking lot full of cars and people as they jumped over a wire fence and galloped onto the road.
The pack was seen running alongside vendor tables as one of them led the group, jumping over the fence.
A woman was seen almost being trampled as she tried to escape at the last moment.
After knocking down the barrier, the rest of the bulls quickly followed as concerned spectators watched in amazement.
A North Attleboro police spokesman told DailyMail.com there are “no updates at this time” on the escaped bulls.
Event staff were then seen trying to move people away as they tried to comprehend what had just happened.
The video ends with the bulls running towards the mall exit near a busy road.
Other clips of the runaway bulls quickly circulated online: One video showed some of the bulls making their way down a residential street as a person filmed from their porch.
Another clip showed the group of bulls strolling calmly along a road just after a car passed by.
People were quick to flock to the original post and comment on the bizarre moment.
“They seem so happy to be free,” wrote one.
The video ended with the bulls running toward the mall exit near a busy highway.
“This is incredible,” said another.
Another person said: “They were planning this escape for some time, today was the day.”
“I didn’t know they brought the running of the bulls to Massachusetts lol #runningofthebulls,” said another.
“This is the most attention Emerald Square Mall has received since the early 2000s,” one commenter joked.
Others were less enthusiastic about the bulls’ escape and many feared for the animals’ safety.
“Those poor animals. I hope they get caught safe and sound,” said one commenter.
One local resident wrote: “Rodeos are animal abuse. It’s a disgrace that this event was welcomed in our town.”
The department warned residents in the area to “use extreme caution” if they encounter the cattle and to immediately call 911.
Other clips of the runaway bulls quickly circulated online, including a video showing some of the bulls making their way down a residential street as a person filmed them from their porch.
One person said: ‘This won’t end well for the bulls… Another reason not to allow this nonsense where it shouldn’t exist!’
“Release them. They should go to a sanctuary now. If not, they will be killed on the road,” wrote another.
Kyle Massey said he was stopped at a traffic light after leaving the mall when he saw the bulls.
“I looked to my right and saw 6, 7 bulls or something, and I thought they were just walking around the parking lot with the (rodeo) people,” Massey said. WBZ-Television Channel.
“Then I noticed that they were coming closer and I told my daughter: ‘I think they are on the loose’, although I still couldn’t believe it because it was so unbelievable. So I started filming,” she added.