Escaped Goat Causes Chaos in Detroit Neighborhood, Owner Cited

Goat Escapade in Detroit

• 🐐 A goat named Smoke escaped from its owner, Robert Pimementi, by hopping a fence and embarking on a neighborhood tour.
• 🚗 The goat's antics led to one resident, Dalon Scott, having to jump onto the roof of his car to avoid the animal.

Owner's Perspective and City Citation

• 📜 Robert Pimementi, Smoke's owner, was cited by the city for possessing a wild animal without a permit within city limits.
• 🏡 Pimementi hopes the city will reconsider the citation and recognize the value these animals can bring to the community.

Community Views on Urban Farming

• 🏘️ Some residents, like Maya Campbell, appreciate the agricultural diversity that urban farms and animals like goats bring to Detroit.
• 💡 There's a sentiment that allowing residents to farm and garden could make Detroit a unique city.

Future Encounters with Smoke

• 🗺️ Dalon Scott, having encountered Smoke, now knows how to handle the goat if it appears on the street again.
• 😂 The incident provided a humorous and memorable encounter for the neighborhood.