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Farmer urged to reclaim goats found in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police said they found nine goats in Thorpe Underwood

Chris Brayford
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One of the missing goats found by police in Thorpe Underwood (North Yorkshire Police)
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One of the missing goats found by police in Thorpe Underwood (North Yorkshire Police)

Police have released an appeal for a farmer to come forward and reclaim their livestock after nine goats were found near York.

North Yorkshire Police said the goats were found in the Thorpe Underwood area between York and Boroughbridge yesterday (December 4).

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Offices said the goats are currently being cared for and safe, but they are eager to find the farmer who owns them.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "This certainly is not a sentence you say every day, but if you are missing nine goats or know anyone who is, we would love to hear from you."Ìý

Anyone missing the goats can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 - quoting reference 12230218867 - and ask for police constable David Mackay.

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