A donkey was found leading a group of deer in California, United States, after disappearing for five years. He escaped after being frightened by a mountain lion while hiking, according to Dave and Terry Drury, the animal's owners.
The video, recorded by Max Fennell, was posted in March, but went viral this week. “It's probably one of the craziest hunts I've been on yet. A herd of elk found it A donkey was adopted. Max Fennell said in a post on social media: “I can’t forget seeing him and I am amazed that the donkey looks so happy and healthy!”
Terry, the teacher Diesel donkeyHe stated that he wanted him to be home, but he was happy with the freedom he had. “In an ideal world, sure, we would love to bring him home, but the reality is he's running free and loose with this herd of elk and he's earned his freedom,” he told Inside Edition.
Based on the way the deer followed the donkey, it was likely the leader of the elk herd. Click here and watch the video.
In the comments on Instagram, netizens echoed what he said interview. “It probably provides them with great protection,” one wrote. “Not only did they embrace him, he seems to be a leader. So cool,” another posted.
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