Herd Of ‘Rogue’ Yaks Invade Ohio Schoolyard
Five yaks broke loose from a ranch in Ohio on Monday, creating an unusual scene as they made their way onto the lawn of a middle school during lunchtime.
The animals escaped from Hidden Nook Ranch near Lewistown and roamed about a mile before sixth-grade teachers at Indian Lake Middle School spotted them grazing around noon, according to the Peak of Ohio. While students were eating inside, the yaks calmly chewed grass along County Road 91. The school posted on Instagram calling the wandering animals “rogue yaks” and quickly notified local authorities.
Logan County deputies and ranch staff attempted to load the yaks into a trailer, but the first effort failed. “The yaks preferred to stay in the yard,” the school’s Instagram post joked. Eventually, facilities directors Matt Hurley and Dustin Plikerd brought out gates from school property to help guide the animals into a trailer. Administrators closed exits and kept students at a safe distance, though a few witnessed the roundup during recess.
No injuries were reported, and by later that afternoon, the yaks were safely returned to Hidden Nook Ranch.
Native to Central Asia, yaks have been domesticated for thousands of years and can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. They’re valued for their meat, milk, and fiber, but when they manage to escape, wrangling them back under control can be a real challenge.
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