But who can blame the buffalo in the Oise? Installed to carry out ecological maintenance on the wetlands for several weeks, two Asian buffalo, mother and calf, are currently roaming around on the evening of Friday, November 14, somewhere in Compiégnois. Second escape, a week later, after the first escape.
The union Mixte Oise Aronde (SMOA), organizer of the plot between Bienville and Clairoix, denounced “new evil acts” that may be carried out this Thursday, November 13, afternoon or evening. Just this Friday morning the disappearance was reported.
The search operation, carried out by SMOA, city hall, the Crinquineurs du Mont-Ganelon association and the gendarmerie was still ongoing this Friday evening, without success. Enough to prompt the Compiègne agglomeration to launch a warning call, “Bufflonnes Alert”, and to launch an appeal to the public to try to find the bovid.
“Intentional act of vandalism”
During their first release, on Thursday, November 6, “individuals knocked down several meters of fence so that the two buffalo could freely leave their enclosure and roam in public spaces without supervision,” said Philippe Marini, president (LR) of the regional agglomeration of Compiègne (ARC). The animals then crossed several roads before being found at night. The elected official added that “this intentional act of vandalism endangers animals and road users.”
Buffaloes are good workers. They naturally maintain bog gardens by grazing and trampling invasive plants. Calm in nature, they are placed away from paths and protected by electric fences. They have become the park’s mascot and are very popular with families out for a walk.
If you see it, do not intervene alone: call 17.06.13.26.10.
