8 Bulls Escape From MA Mall Rodeo, 1 Still On The Loose

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA — A Massachusetts rodeo is under investigation after eight bulls escaped from the event at a mall Sunday, according to the local fire department.

Fire officials said that they were working at Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro, where the rodeo was taking place, when they witnessed eight bulls escape from their pens around 12:30 p.m.

The bulls ran through the parking lot and jumped over a fence surrounding the event's perimeter before running toward the woods behind BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, according to officials.

One bull was caught shortly after escaping. Crews from several agencies banded together to assist with the search of the remaining seven.

Around 4:30 p.m., six more bulls were found stuck behind a fence at a home on Prescott Street in Attleboro.

"North Attleboro Fire, North Attleboro Police, Attleboro Police, and members from the rodeo at the mall and New England Rodeo were able to safely corral the six bulls into a trailer without further incident," officials said.

No injuries have been reported, though one bull is believed to still be on the loose.

Community members should "exercise extreme caution," not approach the bull, and call 911 if found, according to officials.

The rodeo, a one-day event at the mall, is being investigated.