Javelina rescued after stopping traffic on Phoenix freeway
DPS officials say several troopers tried to round up the animals, which were on the northbound lanes
PHOENIX (AP) — A baby javelina is recovering after a jaunt on a Phoenix freeway. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the young javelina was one of two that brought traffic on State Route 51 to a standstill Monday afternoon.
SR-51 NB north of McDowell: DPS stopped traffic to capture a loose javelina on the freeway. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/oYBurADBwB
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 1, 2019
DPS officials say several troopers tried to round up the animals, which were on the northbound lanes.
Javelina in custody!! This little guy & his buddy (who escaped) held up traffic on SR-51 this afternoon, right at the heart of rush hour. Troopers safely secured the javelina & transported it to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center where it was sedated for medical treatment. pic.twitter.com/2usaOUJu0s
— Dept. Public Safety (@Arizona_DPS) October 1, 2019
Trooper Martin Sotelo managed to wrangle one javelina. The other ran off and eluded capture.
The rescued javelina was transported to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale for medical treatment.
Javelina, which look like wild boar, are native to desert environments.
