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Cops engage in ‘low-speed’ foot pursuit to catch… a pony. Facebook post sparks laughter

The story of ‘low-speed’ foot pursuit of cops for a pony was posted on Facebook.

Published on: Mar 24, 2023, 16:31:38 IST
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Cops have to face different situations while on duty. And in some cases, these incidents may leave you chuckling. Just like this situation when cops received a call about a perpetrator who led them on a 'low-speed foot pursuit'. Guess whom they were chasing? It's a little pony.

The image taken from the Facebook video shows the ‘low-speed’ foot pursuit of the cops for a pony. (Facebook/@Tuscaloosa Police Department)
The image taken from the Facebook video shows the ‘low-speed’ foot pursuit of the cops for a pony. (Facebook/@Tuscaloosa Police Department)

The Tuscaloosa Police Department took to Facebook to share the story along with pictures showing them petting the donkey. "If you live around 30th Avenue East and First Street East, that was us causing all the commotion last night. We received a call about a small pony hanging out in the Alberta neighborhood around 10 p.m. He was extremely unwilling to go with the officers at first, and not at all interested in the pizza crusts or peppermints they offered," they wrote.

"We're not sure of his name, so we're calling him Ginuwine for now. Three officers engaged in a low-speed foot pursuit, following Ginuwine up and down driveways and through people's backyards for nearly two hours. He eventually allowed himself to be caught, and was happy to get pets and pose for selfies," they added.

Take a look at the post:

Since being shared, the post has accumulated more than 2,700 reactions. It has also gathered tons of comments from people.

Here's how Facebook users reacted:

"I wouldn't have gone either if you offered me pizza crust and peppermints when he knew y'all were withholding the doughnuts," joked a Facebook user. "'Engaged in a low-speed foot pursuit', 'he eventually allowed himself to be caught'. You know he was laughing at them," joined another. "This waaaayyy funnier than it should be," expressed a third. "He is so cute," wrote a fourth.

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More