Police in the north German city of Bremen had to deal with an unusual traffic hold-up caused by an escaped goat. The animal was first spotted blocking a busy road by standing at a crossing and police gave chase. The errant animal was pursued across the city with drivers calling in reports on its latest location. Eventually the animal was trapped and held at a local jail, where it was fed on bread and water. Attempts to trace the owner proved difficult due to the animal's lack of distinguishing features other than a distinctive earmark and its bad smell.
