Pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk, five years after escape
Pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk, five years after escape
A man hiking in the California wilderness has stumbled upon a pet donkey that has been missing for five years.
A pet donkey that escaped his owners five years ago in California has been found "living his best life" with a herd of wild elk.
Terrie and Dave Drewry, of Auburn, are convinced the animal, filmed by a hiker earlier in June, is their pet "Diesel".
The couple say they are relieved the animal is safe - and have decided to let him wander free with a new family as a "wild burro" .
Elk: This guy, uh, he wants to hang out with us. What do you think?
Donky: HI GUYS! I know a great place to get food! It's across the big road but humans taught me how to get past it and -
Elk: You're in!
Nice, a positive news story. Go Diesel, go!
The elk are probably really happy to have Diesel! Donkeys are incredible livestock guardians. They will stomp a coyote or wolf into a fine paste to keep their friends safe.
Same reason Alpacas are commonly kept with sheep. They make excellent guard dogs, with far less chance of attacking humans than geese.