A full-grown ram roaming loose on the Puddefjordsbroen bridge created dangerous traffic conditions early Sunday morning, according to Vest Politidistrikt. Police deployed patrols and a thermal-imaging drone to track the animal after it fled toward the Løvstakksiden area near Gyldenpris.
Puddefjordsbroen Bridge Incident Draws Police Response
Emergency services received reports of a sheep walking in the active roadway on Puddefjordsbroen. Operations leader Jan Børge Misje confirmed the animal created hazardous situations for motorists before authorities arrived on the scene at 08:22.
Officers observed the ram on the bridge, but initial attempts to capture it proved difficult. As police approached, the animal left the roadway and climbed up toward Løvstakksiden near Gyldenpris.
Thermal Drone Deployed Near St. Markus Church
To locate the elusive animal, police launched a drone equipped with a thermal-imaging camera, which hovered over St. Markus Church in Lien. Officers on the ground maintained visual contact with the ram near the church.
According to police speaking with a reporter at the scene, officers managed to get close to the animal, but the ram showed no interest in cooperating or following police instructions. The animal broke away and eluded capture before officers could secure it.
Search Suspended Amid Unclaimed Missing Livestock Reports
Authorities temporarily called off the active search following the failed capture attempt. “The hunt is suspended until we get a new message,” police stated at the site, after which the drone pilot packed up the equipment.
Investigators are attempting to identify the owner of the animal. Police noted they previously received a missing-animal report concerning a sheep from the nearby Laksevåg district—the exact neighborhood where Sunday’s search took place—though attempts to reach that initial caller have so far been unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the ram on Puddefjordsbroen?
Police received reports of the full-grown male sheep walking directly in the traffic lanes, creating dangerous conditions for drivers before it fled toward Løvstakksiden.
How did police attempt to catch the animal?
Officers deployed multiple patrols and utilized a drone equipped with a thermal-imaging camera to track the ram across the Gyldenpris and Lien neighborhoods after ground capture attempts failed.
Has the owner been identified?
Authorities are reviewing a previous missing-sheep report originating from the Laksevåg area, though police have not yet successfully connected with the original caller.
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