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Sheep Storms Bavarian Supermarket, Causes 20-Minute Chaos

1/8/2026

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On January 5, about 50 sheep from a 500-strong herd led by shepherd Dieter Michler entered a Penny supermarket in Burgsinn, Bavaria, Germany, causing 20 minutes of chaos.
The animals wandered through the checkout area, leaving excrement and damaged products, including broken wine bottles.
Penny said the area was cleaned promptly and that the incident was not a planned public relations stunt.
Penny would not pursue claims against the shepherd.

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On January 5, about 50 sheep from a 500-strong herd led by shepherd Dieter Michler entered a Penny supermarket in Burgsinn, Bavaria, Germany, causing 20 minutes of chaos.
The animals wandered through the checkout area, leaving excrement and damaged products, including broken wine bottles.
Penny said the area was cleaned promptly and that the incident was not a planned public relations stunt.
Penny would not pursue claims against the shepherd.