New Bedford, United States - October 31, 2024 Firefighters from the New Bedford Fire Department came to the aid of three goats and a dog wandering loose near their station on Acushnet Avenue. Members of the Engine 5 crew spotted a mother goat, her two baby goats, and a dog walking past the firehouse without a human escort and immediately took action. Concerned for the animals' safety, the firefighters enlisted the help of a neighbor who was out walking his own dog. Using a leash provided by the neighbor, they successfully led the mother goat inside Station 5, with the two baby goats following closely behind. The dog accompanying the goat family was secured by the neighbor, ensuring all animals were safe. The goats were then placed in a fenced area behind the fire station until they could be returned to their home, located just a short distance away.