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Donkey spotted wandering along highway in Pasco County

Donkey I-75
Donkey found in I-75
Donkey found on I-75
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla — Drivers in Pasco County spot a donkey wandering along the highway in Pasco County.

Florida Highway Patrol said the donkey was spotted around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday on the shoulder of Northbound I-75 and Overpass Road.

Donkey on I-75

Several passing motorists, troopers, and an FDOT road ranger helped wrangle the donkey and keep it from the highway.

FHP said that the animal was safely returned to a nearby pasture.

Donkey on I-75

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