Llama on the loose prompts police intervention in Fairfax County, Virginia

Police used thermal imaging cameras to track down and capture a rampaging llama - but not before it gave officers a right run around. Cops in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, were called out to the 'llama drama' after reports came in of an errant camelid roaming around a resdiential area. Officers, accompanied by Animal Protection police, tracked down the animal - but not without a chase. Video shows the animal in a wooded area using thermal imaging cameras, as well as body cameras worn by the officers. The officers gave chase and, after finally catching the surprisingly nimble llama, loaded into a large vehicle to be transported to an animal shelter. Fairfax County Police Department shared a post on their Facebook account about the incident. They said: “ Llama drama! Our officers are prepared for anything. That doesn’t mean we’re still not surprised when we get a unique call for service. “Always ready to give chase when a suspect flees, our officers and animal protection police (APP) encountered a nimble, furry suspect Sunday night. “A passerby saw a llama out for a jog on the Fairfax County Pkwy near Popes Head Road. “After eluding our officers, the llama was found in a backyard and safely taken secured by APP. A trailer was brought to safely transport the llama to the animal shelter.” The incident happened on Sunday 18/12.