**BREAKING: Great Goat Caper Solved! Missouri Residents Breathe Sigh of Relief as Rogue Goats are Finally Rounded Up**
In a stunning turn of events, the infamous “MoGoat Mafia” – a group of marauding goats that had been wreaking havoc across Missouri for weeks – were finally apprehended in a daring sting operation.
The goats, estimated to be around 27 in number, had been on the loose since mid-April, leaving a trail of destruction and bewilderment in their wake. They had been spotted roaming the streets of Columbia, munching on garden gnomes, and even crashing a local yoga class.
“It was like they had a sixth sense for finding the one patch of particularly succulent grass in every neighborhood,” said local resident, Karen Jenkins. “I mean, I’ve seen deer, I’ve seen raccoons, but these goats were like a special task force of herbivorous chaos.”
The Missouri Department of Conservation, assisted by a team of highly trained goat wranglers, launched a massive manhunt (or rather, goat-hunt) to bring the wayward animals to justice.
After weeks of searching, the authorities finally tracked down the goats to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. The goats, sporting what appeared to be a miniature version of the “Ocean’s Eleven” heist movie poster, were seen lounging on crates, looking remarkably pleased with themselves.
“We’re thrilled to have brought this goat-astrophe to an end,” said Conservation Officer, Jim Smith. “It was a real challenge, but our team showed great skill and determination. And also, a few dozen bales of hay.”
The goats are currently being held at a secret location, where they are reportedly demanding an all-you-can-eat salad bar and a 24-hour Netflix subscription.
As for the residents of Missouri, they can finally rest easy knowing that their gardens, gardens gnomes, and yoga mats are safe once again.
**UPDATE:** The “MoGoat Mafia” has released a statement claiming they were just trying to “spread the joy of goat-ness” across the state. They have also announced plans to release a line of goat-themed merchandise, with all proceeds going towards… well, more goat food.
