**BREAKING: FLEECY MENACE ON THE LOOSE!**
Milwaukee, WI – In a bizarre incident that has left animal control officers baffled, a gigantic sheep on the lam was finally corralled after a thrilling chase through the streets of Milwaukee. The behemoth bovid, estimated to weigh a whopping 195 pounds, had been roaming free for hours, leaving a trail of bewildered onlookers and destroyed gardens in its wake.
According to eyewitnesses, the gargantuan sheep, which has been dubbed “Fleecy McLamberson,” was first spotted grazing on a resident’s prized rose bushes in the early morning hours. As authorities arrived on the scene, the massive ovine made a break for it, bounding across lawns and sidewalks with an alarming agility.
“It was like something out of a cartoon,” said a flabbergasted animal control officer, who wished to remain anonymous. “I’ve seen some big animals in my time, but this sheep was a monster. I mean, I’ve heard of sheep in wolf’s clothing, but this guy was more like a sheep in a small car!”
As Fleecy McLamberson made its way through the city, it reportedly left a path of destruction in its wake, knocking over trash cans, scattering pedestrians, and even stealing a few snacks from a local farmer’s market.
“It was like it had a PhD in mischief,” said Milwaukee Mayor, who was on the scene to survey the damage. “I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m just glad no one was hurt… except for maybe the sheep’s reputation.”
After a spirited chase, which involved multiple animal control officers, a team of nimble park rangers, and at least one very brave (or foolhardy) skateboarder, Fleecy McLamberson was finally corralled in a vacant lot near the city’s famous Miller Park.
As authorities attempted to sedate the errant ovine, it allegedly let out a defiant “baa” and gave them a dismissive flick of its ear, as if to say, “You can’t catch me, I’m the sheep ninja!”
The sheep, which has been taken into custody and is currently being held at a local animal shelter, is expected to face charges of reckless endangerment, destruction of property, and being generally adorable but also kind of a nuisance.
In related news, local residents are advised to keep a close eye on their gardens, as rumors are circulating that Fleecy McLamberson may have a few accomplices on the loose…
