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Pikesville, MD Cow Runs Loose Near I-695 on Oct. 21
Pikesville, MD – Baltimore County police officers faced an unusual assignment Wednesday, Oct. 21, after a runaway cow wandered through a Pikesville neighborhood, fled into nearby woods and eventually
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-21T21:04:30.382Z
Pikesville, MD – Baltimore County police officers faced an unusual assignment Wednesday, Oct. 21, after a runaway cow wandered through a Pikesville neighborhood, fled into nearby woods and eventually made its way onto Interstate 695 before being safely captured.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department , officers responded to reports of a cow roaming loose in a residential area of Pikesville, just northwest of Baltimore.
Cow Escapes Into Woods, Reaches Interstate
When officers arrived, the animal reportedly fled through a wooded area before making its way onto I 695, creating an unexpected situation for responding police.
Officer D. Royster and Officer J. Bailey, both assigned to Precinct 4 in Pikesville, worked alongside the cow's owner to locate and safely restrain the animal.
Using rope from one of their patrol vehicles, the officers helped the owner wrangle the cow and bring the situation under control.
Police and Farmhand Complete Rescue
After the animal was secured, officers remained at the scene until another farmhand arrived with a trailer to transport the cow away.
Photographs shared by the police department show the animal standing among trees in a residential neighborhood and officers assisting with its capture.
Despite the cow's unexpected journey through the neighborhood and onto the interstate, authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Police did not specify how long the animal had been loose or whether the incident caused any traffic delays along I 695.
The Baltimore County Police Department thanked everyone involved in bringing the unusual call to a safe conclusion.
The incident provided an unexpected change of pace for officers, whose quick response helped reunite the animal with its caretakers without anyone being hurt.