'Steer Clear Of The Steer': Cow Still On The Lam In Johnston

JOHNSTON, RI — More than a month after escaping a truck headed for a slaughterhouse, the now-infamous "Johnston cow" is still on the loose. Police are asking residents to "steer clear" of the animal and report all sightings to the department.

"The escaped Johnston cow is still on the lam," the department wrote on Facebook. "Where now, brown cow? We have been actively tracking and monitoring the cow since its great escape. Help us bring this story to a good conclusion."

The public is urged to "steer clear of the steer" and not to try to catch it.

"Though the cow is out of its element, it appears to be healthy and well-fed," the department continued. "We cannot actively chase the cow, and our goal is to keep it contained to wooded areas where, hopefully, it remains unharmed. Please leave the capture to professionals."

The 1,500-pound steer escaped from a slaughterhouse transport in early February. A change.org petition calling for the cow to be spared and sent to an animal sanctuary garnered more than 12,000 signatures.