**BREAKING: FOWL PLAY AVOIDED AS CHICKENS RESCUED FROM OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY**
In a daring rescue operation that has left locals clucking with joy, a group of brave Oklahoma highway patrol officers saved dozens of chickens from certain doom on a busy highway yesterday.
The drama unfolded when a truck carrying the feathered friends to their new home in Texas suffered a massive chicken-astrophe – a tire blowout that sent the clucking cargo flying onto the asphalt.
“It was like a scene from ‘Chicken Run’ out there,” said Officer Cluck Norris, who led the rescue effort. “Chickens were everywhere – running around, flapping their wings, and squawking like they were trying out for ‘American Idol.'”
Miraculously, no humans were injured in the ordeal, but several chickens were left shaken and sporting stylish new hairdos courtesy of the highway’s rough surface.
“It was a real fowl situation,” said Officer Norris, chuckling at his own joke. “But our team sprang into action, carefully scooping up the chickens and cradling them like they were, well, eggs.”
The rescued chickens, estimated to be around 50 in number, were temporarily relocated to a nearby farm for safekeeping. Their new home, complete with chicken-sized condos and a complimentary side of corn, has been dubbed “Cluckville” by local residents.
As for the truck driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, he’s just glad no one was seriously hurt – or, you know, turned into chicken nuggets.
“I learned a valuable lesson,” he said, shaking his head. “Never underestimate the power of a good tire check… or invest in some chicken-sized seatbelts.”
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has announced plans to establish a special “Fowl Rescue Unit” in honor of the daring rescue. When asked if this meant they’d be hiring more officers, Officer Norris quipped, “We’re always egg-static about adding new team members – but only if they can handle the puns.”
In related news, local farmers are reporting a surge in demand for chicken-themed merchandise, with “I survived the Great Oklahoma Chicken Escape” t-shirts and mugs flying off the shelves.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story – and don’t worry, we won’t fowl up the facts!
