Police capture camel running loose in Oklahoma

July 12 (UPI) -- Police in Oklahoma shared video from the unusual chase that resulted when officers were summoned to help capture an escaped camel.

The Owasso Police Department said officers responded Sunday night to help Collinsville Police Department officers and Tulsa County Sheriff's Office deputies chase a camel running loose in the area.

Owasso police shared video from the chase on Facebook. The footage shows officers using flashlights to keep track of the humped animal while chasing it on foot.

Police said they were able to safely wrangle the animal and return it to the custody of its owner.