Park Forest, IL – Police in Park Forest responded to an unusual call this week when what was first believed to be a stray dog turned out to be something quite different — a goat wandering through the north end of the village.
According to a lighthearted post from the Park Forest Police Department, patrol officers located the animal and worked to reunite it with its owner, who lives in another town. The department confirmed the goat was safely returned home without incident.
In a playful note, officers reminded residents to keep pets securely fenced or leashed to prevent similar escapes. The post’s tongue-in-cheek caption — “This dog was found wandering… Baa.” — drew laughs and plenty of reactions from local residents on social media.
While no one was harmed and the goat appeared healthy, police say the situation served as a good reminder for all pet owners to double-check gates and enclosures.
