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June 25, 2024 / 12:30 PM

Two runaway donkeys rounded up by Virginia State Police

Over the weekend, #VSP's Peer/CISM team found two loose donkeys on a rural road. Our troopers and a Henrico sergeant gathered and returned the donkeys to their owner. This teamwork shows the importance of having a strong support network. #MindfulMonday #VirginiaStatePolice pic.twitter.com/kQytV8kZyP— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) June 24, 2024

June 25 (UPI) -- A duo of dawdling donkeys were rounded up by authorities in Virginia after escaping their home and wandering into a road.

Virginia State Police said on social media that members of the Peer/Critical Incident Stress Management team encountered the donkeys on a rural road in Henrico County.

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The troopers were able to round up the jaywalking jackasses with help from a Henrico County Division of Police sergeant.

The donkeys were safely returned to their owner.

"This teamwork shows the importance of having a strong support network," police wrote.

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