Gary the Goat Gets Day in Court

The World

A magistrate in Australia has dismissed charges against a goat named Gary.

The goat was booked by Sydney police for eating flowers outside a museum.

Gary’s owner, Jim Dezarnaulds had contested the fine issued for damaging vegetation.

But the magistrate ruled that there was no evidence that Gary had gone to the museum with the intention of eating garden plants.

Kids these days…

Help keep The World going strong!

The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.

Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.