Bessie and Clyde brought home after five days on the loose

Bessie and Clyde, a Black Angus heifer calf and bull, were safely returned to their owners in Marshfield on November 9 after spending five days loose. The cows had escaped from an enclosure on Main Street and repeatedly fled into wooded areas when people tried to catch them.

Their presence near Route 3A raised concerns for drivers, particularly in poor visibility and after dark. Police urged motorists to be cautious as officers and volunteers searched for the animals.

A thermal-imaging drone supplied by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department located the cows in the woods. A local farmer used a tranquilizer gun, with a veterinarian preparing the darts to ensure they were administered safely.

Once the tranquilizer took effect, officers and volunteers roped and secured the cows, then guided them into a trailer for the trip home. Police said both animals were healthy and safe, though tired. No people or animals were hurt.

Marshfield police thanked the sheriff’s department, animal control officers, local residents and others who helped. Officer Camden Bruno described the operation as a team effort and thanked the community for its patience.