Car at repair shop had goat in trunk

WINONA, Minn., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Minnesota said a goat in the trunk of a woman's car when she took it to a repair shop has been placed in the care of a veterinarian.

James Prusci, an auto repairman with Tires Plus in Winona, said a woman came in to the store just before noon Friday and informed him there was a live goat in her trunk, the Winona Daily News reported Monday.

Prusci said the woman told him she planned to butcher the animal but her car broke down en route to St. Paul, Minn. Workers heard the goal crying in the trunk.

The goat was painted the Minnesota Vikings colors, purple and gold, and had the No. 4 -- Vikings newcomer Brett Favre's number -- shaved into its side, Prusci said.

The mechanic said he called animal control and a vehicle from the service arrived with two police cars as the woman was preparing to drive away.

Winona Police Sgt. Chris Nelson said the goat was placed in the care of a veterinarian. He did not say if the woman or a man who was waiting for her outside of the repair shop were cited.