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‘They’ll go to anything that’s green’: Goats’ owner speaks up after viral video shows animals boarding bus
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They were seen hopping onto a TriMet bus at a stop on Southeast 162nd Avenue and Division Street.
A viral video has shown two goats attempting to board a bus in Portland, Oregon. The goats, owned by Rae Anderson, had escaped from their backyard. They were seen hopping onto a TriMet bus at a stop on Southeast 162nd Avenue and Division Street.
The goats' adventure was short-lived, as they were ushered off the bus by passengers after about 20 seconds. A 9-1-1 call was made to report the wandering animals. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources in Portland, including an interview with the goats' owner, Rae Anderson.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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