Wildebeest captured in Wise County after escaping ranch

A wildebeest is back behind bars after escaping a ranch and running free in Wise County.

Wildebeest in Wise County

According to the Wise County Sheriff's Office, the African animal had escaped from a local ranch on Wednesday morning.

The sheriff's office said a game warden responded after receiving calls about the animal, but the owners had captured it by the time officials arrived. 

The Source: Information in this story came from the Wise County Sheriff's Office.

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