
GusGus—possibly the cutest baby goat ever—was abducted from the Arizona State Fair this past Wednesday. NPR reports that it’s likely a fair-goer tucked this little guy in a bag or jacket and left the grounds with him. Luckily a Good Samaritan found GusGus wandering by a canal in Phoenix and dropped him off at a pet store.
Petting zoo manager Emilie Owen tells Business Insider that the goat-hero “literally saved GusGus’ life by finding him.” Since GusGus is still nursing, he cannot survive without his mother’s milk.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Terry Tang
GusGus has since been returned to his mom, Custard, who was visibly distressed since his dissappearance. The pygmy goat superstar was welcomed back to the fair with a banner, balloons, and applause. GusGus’ family, including fair staff, expressed their gratitude to all those who helped to spread the word of the young goat’s disappearance, including the hashtag #FindGusGus. The fair petting zoo plans to increase security to prevent incidents like this in the future.
Good Samaritan found Gus Gus wandering in a canal and dropped him off at pet store. No word on who took him. pic.twitter.com/sTNEQz7WcE
— Ashleigh Barry (@Ashleigh_News) November 5, 2015
Feature Photo Credit: Emilie Owen via NPR