Llama on the loose caught using thermal imaging cameras

By Jessica Hehir-Smith via SWNS

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, Va., were called out to the llama drama after reports came in of an errant camelid roaming around a residential 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 it 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, December 18.