(Scypre.com) – A video has surfaced capturing an unusual encounter between the police in eastern Nebraska and a driver who had an unexpected passenger in his car – a massive bull riding shotgun.
This peculiar traffic stop, conducted by the Norfolk Police Division, took place on a Wednesday morning following a call received by authorities about a man driving eastbound on Interstate 274 with an unusual companion on board, as reported by News Channel Nebraska.
Police Captain Chad Reiman explained, “The officers received a call regarding a vehicle entering town with a cow inside. Initially, they anticipated it might be a calf or something small enough to fit comfortably inside the vehicle.”
However, to their surprise, the police discovered a Watusi bull named Howdy Doody sitting in the passenger seat of the car driven by Lee Meyer from Neligh, according to News Channel Nebraska. It’s worth noting that Watusi bulls can weigh up to 1,600 pounds, as mentioned on The Beef Site. To accommodate the bull, parts of the car’s body and windshield had been removed, and a platform was installed in the passenger-side area.
Reiman further disclosed, “The officer issued some warnings in this unusual situation. There were some citable violations, but the officer opted to issue a warning and requested that the driver return the animal home and exit the city.”
In footage of the traffic stop, a sign reading “Nebraska’s BIG RODEO Parade Best Car Entry” can be seen attached to the side of the vehicle. Notably, the bull had apparently left a mess on the back windshield of the car.
While Meyer converses with one of the Norfolk Police Division officers in the video, a bystander observes the spectacle from a nearby building’s window.
In motion, the side of Meyer’s car carrying the bull appears to be pressed closer to the road, likely due to the immense weight of the animal.
The ultimate destination of the bull remains uncertain. Reiman stated, “Consequently, the officers conducted a traffic stop and addressed traffic violations related to this unique situation.”