Nebraska Police Blown Away by Unique Vehicle Modification
Police officers in Nebraska couldn’t believe their eyes when they stumbled upon a vehicle with an unexpected passenger riding shotgun. And no, it wasn’t some über-cool celebrity or a daring stuntman, but a Watusi bull. Yes, you read that right. A freaking bull.
Witnesses report seeing the animal comfortably chilling in the front seat as if it were the most natural thing in the world. And to make matters even unusual, this particular bull weighed around a thousand pounds. What could possibly go wrong?
But the bull’s owner wasn’t breaking any laws. According to Nebraska’s state animal transport laws, as long as the animal’s head doesn’t exceed the vehicle’s roofline, they’re free to ride shotgun. The perfect opportunity to show off your animal husbandry skills and give your friends some pretty amazing Snapchats.
When the police asked the owner about his modified vehicle, he said he modified it solely for the bull, who apparently had been begging for a change of scenery. The bull’s owner, convinced that the passenger seat was far more stylish than the back of a dirty cattle trailer, fitted the vehicle with some fancy fur seat covers and a stellar air conditioning system (because, let’s face it, bulls do have standards).
While the Watusi bull may have found the passenger seat comfortable, the incident has raised safety concerns. What would happen if the bull suddenly decided to go on a rampage? Drivers are distracted enough with just their phones these days. Can you imagine trying to text and drive with a thousand-pound horned animal next to you?
The cops have urged drivers to be cautious and stay vigilant on the roads, but we all know how that goes. Who hasn’t seen somebody taking a selfie while crossing the street or chatting away on the phone whilst driving? Clearly, distracted driving will only be taken to a whole new level now.
In a public statement, the Nebraska Police Department admitted that they had been bored of chasing cat burglars and bank robbers and were relieved to finally have something new to report. They’re now expecting to receive tons of calls from wannabe animal smugglers who will try to smuggle their pets into the passenger seat.
But let’s face it, we’re all a little envious of this Watusi bull. While we’re stuck in rush hour traffic, this cow was out on the open road with the breeze in its hair (or fur)…or whatever. Wherever it’s headed, that bull is officially aging cooler than anyone else in Nebraska right now.
What’s next, you ask? Crocodiles on skateboards? Dogs operating cranes? With people’s creativity, anything is possible. For now, we’ll just have to stay tuned.
