An unusual and alarming event unfolded this Friday in the Micro X area of Alamar, a district in Havana, when a confused and aggressive buffalo stormed onto a busy street, igniting panic among the locals. Witnesses described the animal as a "disturbed dependent buffalo," charging at anyone who came too close, turning what is typically a peaceful urban setting into a scene straight out of a rural adventure film, according to a Facebook reel posted by Dayi Elias Piñar.
The footage captures the buffalo chasing several terrified individuals who scrambled frantically for safety. The origin of the buffalo and how it ended up in this densely populated area remains a mystery.
While such occurrences are rare, they are not unheard of in Cuba. In provinces like Sancti Spíritus, similar incidents have happened over the years with bulls escaping slaughterhouses, causing havoc in urban areas. One of the most memorable incidents involved a bull named "Muñeco," who in 2019 broke free from a slaughterhouse in Sancti Spíritus and traveled six kilometers, injuring several people before being apprehended.
Key Questions About Buffalo Incident in Alamar
What caused the buffalo to appear in Alamar?
The origin of the buffalo and the circumstances leading to its presence in Alamar remain unknown at this time.
Have similar incidents occurred in Cuba before?
Yes, similar incidents have occurred in provinces like Sancti Spíritus with bulls escaping from slaughterhouses and causing chaos in urban areas.
How did people react to the buffalo in Alamar?
Residents were panic-stricken, and many ran desperately seeking refuge from the aggressive animal.