Calf wrangled on Major Deegan taken to animal sanctuary

Loose cow wrangled on the Major Deegan.
Photo credit New York City DOT

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- It's been a big month for loose animals running around New York City's highways.

Last week a lamb went for a run along the Gowanus Expressway, and on Tuesday an 8-month-old calf was wrangled on the Major Deegan.

The calf was eventually tethered to a light pole and tranquilized. DOT cameras captured police working to restrain it.

The animal has been renamed Major Deegan and is heading to the Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue in Wantage, New Jersey.

On Tuesday evening, the sanctuary tweeted video of the calf at its new home.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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