Only in Oklahoma Do You See Sheep Running Loose On The Highway

Yesterday, I-35 in Oklahoma was a bit slower than normal. With jam packed vehicles everywhere, some folks caught on camera what may have been the culprit for the traffic hold up. Let's just say: thank goodness we live in cattle and livestock country.

Cameras Come In Handy

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Videos and photos captured a rogue sheep running through traffic on Interstate 35. A few cowboys tried roping the sheep while riding on the back of a Dodge truck, but the rope caused the sheep to spook and jump the median into the opposite flow of traffic (captured in video below).

Sheep Loose On The Highway - A Breakdown

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The sheep, according to comments on Instagram, apparently made it over the next barrier and into business areas. Some say it was spotted at Panda Express in Moore and eventually caught by hand at Oliveto's. According to an Instagram comment, the manager caught the sheep, which was unharmed and eventually into the right hands.

Only In Oklahoma... Really?

Some folks are asking if this is normal for Oklahoma and, in truth, it's not unheard of to see loose farm animals and livestock. Often, when driving on country roads and rural areas, it's best to be on the lookout for loose cattle, horses, chickens and sometimes even other critters.

If you do spot livestock roaming, it's important to call the county Sheriff's Department and report where the animal was sighted so they can contact the owner. Since owner's are financially responsible for damages that their loose animals cause, it's extremely helpful to get the animal off of the road and back in their pen as soon as possible.

Speaking of loose animals - right now is one of the worst seasons for spotting deer on the road, which makes it one of the worst times of year to drive at night. Instead, just stay home and enjoy some of the best fall weather foods in this area.

Eleven Foods Oklahoman's Eat When Fall Finally Arrives

When it comes to the favorite foods in Oklahoma, most of them revolve around a grill. Whether it's steak, burgers, dogs, BBQ, beer can chicken, etc... If it can be grilled, it will be an instant favorite across all palates in this state. But what do Okies survive on when Fall finally comes sweeping down the plains? Here's the quick list of things every Oklahoma home should be pumping out when the endless Summer finally ends.

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Oklahoma Cold Weather Checklist

Those first big cold fronts always seem to catch Oklahoma by surprise. In one big swoop, the nearly 100° days turn into sudden freezes overnight. We'll still have warm days here and there throughout winter, but now is as good a time as now to start on your cold weather checklist. Easy small tasks that add up to bother energy savings and comfort in the home. They'll also allow you to avoid the big headaches and repair bills that happen so frequently in our bipolar climate.

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