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Two Water Buffalo Are On The Loose In Newtown, Because Of Course They Are

This is not a drill.

by Steph Harmon 25 March 2014

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In breaking and ridiculous news this morning, two water buffalo, apparently commissioned to star in an ad shoot, have broken loose in Newtown.

Firefighters called to the Sydney suburb of Newtown, after water buffalo were accidentally released onto the street during an ad shoot

— Ten News Melbourne (@tennewsmelb) March 24, 2014

According to Sydney Uni student Rachel Murdolo, who spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald, the buffalo were meandering down the strip at around 10am towards any number of frozen yoghurt outlets, being filmed by a buggy.

Great shot of two water buffalo charging down #KingSt, #Newtown. Thanks to our viewer Demet for sending it in! #9News pic.twitter.com/qtFnuOFrEn — Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) March 24, 2014

“It was kind of bizarre but it was Newtown so I didn’t think it was that unusual,” Murdolo said, hilariously. Two minutes later, a police car sped past her, followed by a fire truck.

2 #Bulls literally just ran down #kingSt #newtown #filming? pic.twitter.com/OuZoXcAHc8

— Red Door Productions (@a_felman) March 24, 2014

According to Twitter and The Herald, the buffalo were cornered in someone’s backyard near Missenden Road in Camperdown, and loaded into a truck.

If anyone recognises this yard as their own, please get in touch. We have a few questions for you.

MRT @DamienSmith_7: Interesting sight in a Newtown front yard. #FRNSW Fireys and wranglers trying to get them home. pic.twitter.com/QZJLseWWyU — Fire & Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) March 24, 2014

The infamous Newtown goats and that massive spotted Redfern pig have all been approached for comment. More to come.

I reckon this 'water-buffalos in Newtown' story will turn out to be a viral marketing campaign for the indie band of the same name.

— Ben Jenkins (@bencjenkins) March 25, 2014

@junkeedotcom Keep clear of WN Bull Funeral Homes. That place sounds dodgy to me. Love @CamposCoffee, great bread from @Luxe_Sydney.

— Newtown WaterBuffalo (@NewtownBuffalo) March 25, 2014