Sauce Boss the rodeo bull becomes latest US animal escape artist
The bull in question was being unloaded in preparation for the Snowmass Village, Colorado, rodeo on 2 July when he somehow got away, local police chief Brian Olson told the state's Aspen Times. Olson suspected the creature found and forced his way through a gap in the fencing that was being used during the unloading.
Authorities spent several hours looking for the taurine fugitive, but he eluded them, primarily by heading into tall brush and trees in the village's Horse Ranch neighborhood, Olson said. Police then issued an alert asking the public to call them if they saw the escaped rodeo bull – and to avoid either approaching the animal or letting pets get near him.
Olson said the bull came in and out of view while remaining in that brush in the coming days. A local homeowner told CBS Colorado that cowboys roped the bull at one point during the animal's abscondence – but, as it rained heavily, he managed to slip away.
The bull on Sunday then 'did make himself visible' for a longer period than had been usual and let cowboys working for his owner approach him. Olson said that was when the bovine's owner's cowboys finally caught him, and they began planning on him to soon make his debut at the rodeo – which is held every Wednesday during the summer.
There were conflicting reports about the bull's moniker. CBS Colorado reported he went by Sauce Boss. But, in an interview with Cowboy State Daily, Snowmass Village police officer Zach Wilcher said he understood the bull's name to be Twinkle Toes.
Whatever the case, corners of the internet dedicated to lighthearted news stories seized on Sauce Boss/Twinkle Toes's time on the lam.
News consumers in the US are fascinated by tales of pets or animals in captivity making daring dashes for freedom.
For instance, a wiry terrier named Scrim earned a reputation as New Orleans's most ungovernable dog after he bolted his adoptive family's yard in April 2024 and spent about six months on the run. After he was caught, he escaped again in November by chewing through a window screen on the second floor of his new adoptive home, leaping 13ft to a driveway and going on the run for another three months before being captured again.
Both hunts for Scrim were elaborate, involving people equipped with traps, nets and tranquilizer guns. He earned a measure of social media stardom as users posted videos from cellphones and security cameras that recorded him jaunting through the streets to the distress of those searching for him.
Meanwhile, as another example, in November, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys earned international headlines by escaping from a South Carolina research facility into nearby woods after an employee failed to fully lock the animals' enclosure. It took until January for the last of those monkeys to be recaptured.
Most were lured back into captivity with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Julius Constantine Motal contributed to reporting
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Telegraph
an hour ago
- Telegraph
White House blames Democrats for attacks on ICE agents
The White House has blamed Democrats for a series of attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The White House released a statement on Tuesday accusing Democratic lawmakers of spreading 'dangerous, inflammatory rhetoric' that it claimed has inspired vigilantes to assault immigration officers. 'As ICE agents risk their lives to secure our borders and protect our communities, they're facing a 700 per cent surge in assaults — a direct consequence of dangerous, inflammatory rhetoric from Democrat politicians,' the White House said. Eleven people were arrested this week after setting up a 'planned ambush' on an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas, in which a police officer was shot in the neck, according to law enforcement. Ten suspects face charges of attempted murder, with one facing charges of obstruction of justice, after a group of people in black military-style clothing allegedly shot fireworks at the facility and defaced vehicles with graffiti saying 'ICE pig' and 'traitor'. When ICE agents and an Alvarado Police officer responded, two assailants opened fire, hitting the officer in the neck, officials said. In a separate instance of violence allegedly inspired by Democrats, three people were charged with assault this week after ICE agents were kicked, punched, and targeted with an 'incendiary device' during a protest in Oregon, according to state prosecutors. And on Monday, a man wielding an assault rifle was shot dead after he fired off dozens of rounds at federal agents outside another border patrol facility in Texas, leaving three people in hospital. It comes as House Democrats introduced a bill to ban federal agents from wearing face coverings and requiring them to wear visible ID during public enforcement operations. Footage of masked ICE agents snatching people off the streets and whisking them away in unmarked cars has sparked a furious backlash from Democrats and immigration activists. New Jersey representative LaMonica McIver, who was arrested while protesting outside a migrant detention centre, has called on her supporters to 'shut down the city' and said 'we are at war'. Meanwhile, Tim Walz, the former vice-presidential candidate, condemned ICE agents as the 'modern-day Gestapo'. Responding to the bill, Donald Trump warned that exposing the identity of ICE agents would place them in 'tremendous danger', and pointed out that Democrats have supported pro-Palestinian university protesters who wear face masks to hide their identities. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, also criticised Democrats for 'shamelessly attacking' federal agents. 'ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off our streets and out of our communities,' she wrote on X. 'They are making America safer, and Democrats are shamelessly attacking them for it.'
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Elon Musk unfollows MAGA allies as he fumes over Epstein 'cover-up'
Elon Musk has carried out a mass purge of Trump administration allies from his social media, after weeks of mounting tensions over the Big Beautiful Bill bubbled over into a full-scale attack on the integrity of officials working on the Jeffrey Epstein case. The world's richest man has expressed fury over Attorney General Pam Bondi's claims that a full and thorough investigation had not produced an Epstein 'client list' which she had previously said existed. 'This is the final straw,' Musk said, sharing a meme. One day later, he unfollowed Bondi on his X account. He then unfollowed Fox News , which had earlier platformed Bondi as she insisted she had thoroughly investigated the matter. Trump had vowed to uncover the true extent of the 'cover up' surrounding Epstein's crime and his death. Now, the FBI and Bondi insist he did in fact [take his own life], and that the purported client list they'd long discussed does not exist. Musk has also now purged his X account of other Trump allies, including House Speaker Mike Johnson , Congresswoman Nancy Mace , Energy Secretary Chris White, MAGA activist Scott Presler and the White House's Rapid Response account. He railed against the Trump administration for not taking any action to arrest those related to Epstein's child [sexual intercourse] trafficking crimes, twice suggesting it was because they were looking to cover for people on the list. Back in early June when he and Trump first fell out over the Big Beautiful Bill, Musk sensationally claimed on X that the president was 'in the Epstein files' and thus trying to delay their publication. 'Time to drop the really big bomb: [Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!',' he wrote, before ultimately deleting the post and apologizing. Now he claims that former Trump advisor Steve Bannon is implicated in the files. Trump addressed the Epstein files on Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting, appearing to mock a reporter who questioned Bondi's findings. 'Are you still talking about Epstein? This guy has been talked about for years. Are people still talking about this creep? I can't believe you're asking a question about Epstein,' the president said. Trump's base, including high-profile allies like Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck, are demanding answers and accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel of 'lying' to the American public. Right-wing journalist Laura Loomer posted: 'Who releases a statement about the Epstein files on the Sunday night of 4th of July weekend? Someone who doesn't want you paying attention.' Earlier this year the Trump administration hosted conservative influencers to the White House to give them updates on the Epstein files. The group was trotted out of the residence holding binders that claimed to contain additional information on Epstein and his crimes. However, the contents of those binders were later discovered to be full of previously disclosed information and lacked any new bombshells as promised. Bondi said in February Epstein's client list was 'sitting on her desk,' but has since walked back that statement . Musk's status within Trump's political sphere has been teetering on the brink for months after the duo fell out over Trump's controversial Big Beautiful Bill, which ultimately passed through Congress last week. He described the bill as an 'abomination' which would 'destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country.' Trump's BBB is $3.3 trillion legislation package encapsulating much of what he campaigned on, extending the 2017 tax cuts and eliminating tax on tips and overtime. At the time, many Republicans refrained from publicly criticizing Musk even as he and Trump's tit-for-tat worsened. Speaker Johnson said at the time: 'I count Elon Musk as a good friend, and Congressional Republicans appreciate everything he has done to put a spotlight on waste, fraud, and abuse in government. 'With all due respect, Elon is simply wrong about the One Big Beautiful Bill.' But the relationship has soured even further with Musk's latest round of attacks and in light of his vow to launch an America Party to run against the Republicans and Democrats. The party will challenge Republicans in the 2026 midterm election , targeting specifically those who voted in favor of the BBB - which was all but five Republicans. 'I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks. He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States ,' Trump said. Even Trump's most loyal right-hand woman, referred to as the 'Ice Maiden' in Washington, has now weighed in on the demise of the bromance her boss and Musk briefly enjoyed. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said Musk appeared to have a 'fatherly fixation' on Trump and the pair shared somewhat of a father-son connection. 'It was a great thing when it was a great thing, and had a very, I think, a very troublesome ending,' she said. 'The president was very, very kind to him, and Elon had so much to offer us... I know that what has been said doesn't ring accurate to me, but I don't know, I enjoyed working with Elon.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
My little sister moved in with us after losing her job – what I caught her doing in my kitchen made my stomach drop
A WOMAN ran to Tiktok begging for help after discovering her husband had cheating on her with her little sister. After finding out her little sister had gone through a difficult break-up and lost her job, she let her come and stay with her and her husband, trusting her sister completely. 2 But that trust was shattered after she walked into the kitchen one afternoon and saw something that left her sick to her stomach. Sharing her story with TikToker @ the woman revealed she had no second thoughts about letting her little sister stay with her and her husband until she got back on her feet. At first, things were great. They all got along, and the house felt harmonious. But a few months in, something shifted. Her husband suddenly started coming home for lunch more often, sometimes even working from home with no warning. Meanwhile, her sister began wearing makeup around the house and lounging in skimpy crop tops. When questioned, she claimed it was about rebuilding her self-esteem after her breakup. 'I really trusted them,' the woman said. 'So I just brushed it off.' That trust, however, was about to shatter. I found out my boyfriend was cheating on me through our Ring doorbell One day, she came home from work earlier than expected and what she walked into stopped her in her tracks. She heard laughter in the kitchen. Quiet, intimate laughter. When she crept closer, she saw her sister sitting on the kitchen counter, legs swinging casually and her husband standing between them, spoon-feeding her something. She knew it was 'nothing technically inappropriate" but said the way they were looking at each other made her stomach drop. When she confronted them, her sister leapt off the counter like she'd been caught red-handed. Her husband mumbled something about trying out a new recipe. But the vibes were off and she knew it. Later that night, determined to uncover the truth, she scoured everything - joint bank statements, receipts, even home security footage. And that's when she found it. A 17-second clip from their hallway camera, dated the same weekend she'd been away on a work retreat. In the video, her sister steps out of the guest room wearing nothing but a bathrobe. Seconds later, her husband emerges shirtless, in just his boxers. Then, he leans in and kisses her. She couldn't breath claiming her "hands were shaking". It's been over a week since she saw the footage but hasn't confronted them yet. She says she wants to make sure her sister and husband pay for what they did. The TikTok has gone viral, racking up thousands of comments from viewers urging her to get revenge smartly. One wrote: 'Run this by a solicitor first, move all your joint funds, then play that video at a family gathering. Make them feel what you felt.' Another added: 'Change the locks, pack their things, and donate it all to charity. Then move on like the queen you are.' As for the woman, she's lying low but not backing down. Four red flags your partner is cheating Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating. They start to take their phone everywhere with them In close relationships, it's normal to know each other's passwords and use each other's phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something. Aaron says: "If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful." "You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something." They start telling you less about their day When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you. "If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don't want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag." "Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it's an easy way to get caught out," says Aaron. Their libido changes Your partner's libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron. Aaron says: "Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren't there before." They become negative towards you Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify. "To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven't walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating," warns Aaron.
