April 3, 2016

Runaway bull caught, then saved by Jon Stewart

NEW YORK -- A bull that escaped from a holding area and darted through the streets of New York City was captured and taken to greener pastures by Jon Stewart. Officials said Angus was spotted Friday in Queens. The bull was corralled at York College, where students snapped pictures and took videos. The bull was dubbed Frank Lee after a prisoner who escaped from Alcatraz. It was taken to an animal shelter by the former "Daily Show" comedian and his wife, who are animal advocates...

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Runaway bull saved by Jon Stewart

NEW YORK -- A bull that escaped from a holding area and darted through the streets of New York City was captured and taken to greener pastures by Jon Stewart. Officials said Angus was spotted Friday in Queens. The bull was corralled at York College, where students snapped pictures and took videos. The bull was dubbed Frank Lee after a prisoner who escaped from Alcatraz. It was taken to an animal shelter by the former "Daily Show" comedian and his wife, who are animal advocates.

-- Associated Press

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