LLama on the run

Knitting pal of The Dear One Kelly links to this epic jailbreak story of a LLama on the loose here in Albemarle County. Apparently, it's being chased by a bear.

For the movie version, I want a middle-aged Pauly Shore to play me, being man I mean LLama hunted by Brian Dennehy.

Nut graf:

There is no point in attempting to capture the speedy London Ray, Morel said. Instead, she’s asking anyone who spots London Ray to call her at (434) 977-8590 in the daytime, or to call (434) 831-2575 in the evening or on weekends. She’ll then bring another llama in a harness and attempt to walk them home together.

London Ray’s escape is the result of the latest appearance of a recidivist black bear. The bear first showed up three weeks ago, then returned a week later, only to return a third time Friday. It likes to climb into the pen and chase the llamas. “If he wants a playmate or would hurt them, we don’t know,” Morel said.

Each time the bear has shown up, llamas have gone sailing over the fence. This is the first time one couldn’t be found.

The problem has gotten so bad that Morel and her husband have gotten a permit to have the bear shot. “We’re really pretty much opposed to that, though it may come to that,” said Morel’s husband, Ken Klotz.

Dr. Zhivago, eat your heart out.