Christmas miracle as missing buffalo returns


Bert, named by his online fans, was found to have rejoined the herd this morning during a routine inspection of the shed.
The young bull has evaded his would-be captors over the last 13 days, despite lengthy searches and repeated attempts to lure him back.
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Hide AdAnd after owner Steve Mitchell announced that Bert would be spared the fate of becoming burgers, the animal is set to be a mascot of sorts for Buffalo Farm.


Now there is even talk of a possible children’s book based on the advertures of the wandering bull.
So far his real-life story has involved beaters, volunteers, TV crews, heat-sensitive binoculars, and planes – with each playing a part in the search.