Escaped Water Buffalo Captured in Pleasant Hill

A water buffalo that escaped from its owner, Prem Nepal, in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, has been captured after a five-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The animal, nicknamed PHill, was initially shot and injured by officers when it became aggressive but continued to evade capture. Prem Nepal, who has a history of livestock escaping, had previously pleaded guilty to similar incidents involving loose animals. The water buffalo was found in a wooded area and is now receiving medical care at Iowa State University's Large Animal Hospital before being transferred to the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. Police and local animal control teams faced challenges due to a lack of proper equipment and tranquilizers to handle the situation. An investigation into the escape is ongoing, and potential charges against Nepal may follow.