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Poodle causes traffic back-up on I-41 in Fond du Lac County
A loose dog created a traffic problem on I-41 Friday morning, January 17, 2025, in Fond du Lac County.
Just before 8 AM, a caller reported that a poodle was running in and out of traffic on the southbound side of I-41 near Townline Road. Another caller reported that a vehicle was backing up in the lane of traffic in an attempt to capture the dog.
Officers got on scene and while one stopped traffic, another attempted to get the dog. After a brief foot chase, a State Patrol Trooper was able to capture the elusive K9, but not before receiving a nip from the dog, causing some bleeding.
Officers described the dog as wearing a sweater and had a blue tag that they weren’t able to get close enough to read because of the aggressive nature of the dog. Eventually however, they were able to coax the dog into allowing them to get closer and an address was found on the tag, and the owner and dog were reunited.