New Tonight- The former owner of the water buffalo that escaped in central Iowa, but was rescued, has been charged. Prem Nepal of Des Moines has been charged with a simple misdemeanor.

Prem Nepal, the owner of the water buffalo lovingly nicknamed "PHill" by Pleasant Hill residents, pleaded guilty for having an animal at large and was fined $105 plus court costs, according to ...

On August 24, the Water Buffalo, which was reported as being aggressive, escaped from its enclosure and was at large for five days before being captured.

The water buffalo was treated at a large animal hospital for an infected gunshot wound. Iowa Farm Sanctuary said PHill is recovering well. Water buffaloes can weigh up to 2,650 pounds ...

This is not Nepal's first offense of animal at large, according to the complaint. He is scheduled for a court appearance on Oct. 3. He faces a fine of $105 to $855 or up to 30 days in jail.

True mozzarella is made from the water buffalo’s rich milk, the fattiest among domesticated animals. The result is said to be silkier and tastier than mozzarella made from cow’s milk.

An escaped water buffalo on the lamb from police looks on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in the Des Moines suburb of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Credit: AP/Madison Pottebaum By The Associated Press August 28, ...

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The water buffalo that's been loose in central Iowa since Saturday has been captured — alive. Officials with the city of Pleasant Hill said in a news release Wednesday ...

The water buffalo that's been loose in central Iowa since Saturday has been captured. Officials with the city of Pleasant Hill around 9:45 a.m. told KCCI they located the wounded animal, who some ...