Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Pickens Deputies Capture 1,500-Pound Bull After Highway Chase

8/9/2026

48 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Pickens County deputies and Carrollton police captured a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on August 7, 2026.
Officers pursued the bull across Highway 17 before it turned back toward the road.
Authorities safely rounded up the bull after riders on horseback slipped while trying to rope it, reporting no serious injuries.
The sheriff’s office posted a humorous message saying they prefer patrolling to a rodeo career and thanked helpers.

1 of 1

Story summary

Pickens County deputies and Carrollton police captured a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on August 7, 2026.
Officers pursued the bull across Highway 17 before it turned back toward the road.
Authorities safely rounded up the bull after riders on horseback slipped while trying to rope it, reporting no serious injuries.
The sheriff’s office posted a humorous message saying they prefer patrolling to a rodeo career and thanked helpers.