Goats Take Unexpected Ride on Portland Bus
Two goats, named Billy the Kid and Billy the Goat, escaped their backyard in Southeast Portland and boarded a TriMet bus before being ushered off by passengers. The owner, Rae Anderson, explained the goats likely escaped due to an accidentally…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 14, 2026 —
Two goats made an unusual detour through Southeast Portland on Tuesday, escaping their yard and hopping aboard a TriMet bus. The adventurous pair, identified as Billy the Kid and Billy the Goat, were eventually coaxed off the bus by fellow passengers.
According to their owner, Rae Anderson, the goats’ escape was likely due to a gate that was accidentally left ajar. Anderson suggested that the goats were drawn by the allure of greenery, leading them to wander from their backyard.
The incident, which saw the goats board a TriMet bus, concluded when passengers intervened to guide them off the vehicle. The unusual event was captured on video, which subsequently gained traction and went viral across social media platforms.
The specific TriMet bus route and the exact time of the incident were not immediately available. There were no reports of injuries or significant disruptions to bus service caused by the goats’ brief journey.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique, Gray News staff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
