Golden - A young bison escaped from its Green Mountain pen late Saturday morning, then roamed through nearby neighborhoods for about three hours before police shot and killed it. Officers from Lakewood, Golden, Jefferson County and the Colorado State Patrol and agents from the Colorado Division of Wildlife attempted to corral the youngster as it flirted with West Sixth Avenue near Gladiola and Indiana streets. The privately-owned bison strolled, causing no damage, but took off at times at a fast clip. Citizens were asked to stay inside for their own protection. DOW agents considered tranquilizing the bison, but weren't sure if the tranquilizer would be effective. After eluding capture, the bison was shot at about 2:15 p.m. near West First Avenue and Flora Way by Kyffin Elementary School.
Responses