An escaped water buffalo is seen on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in the Des Moines suburb of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The search for the animal, which has been described as injured and aggressive, has ...

An escaped water buffalo on the lam from police looks on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in the Des Moines suburb of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. (Madison Pottebaum via AP) (Madison Pottebaum) ...

According to the criminal complaint, the water buffalo was under Nepal's care at the time it escaped. Nepal was advised by officers he was liable for the animal and any injuries or damage it may ...