Update: The missing bull from Aylesford East has been safely located. It returned home to its barn where it was found by its owner lying down and eating hay.

Kingston RCMP would like to thank the public for sharing details about the missing bull through social media.

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Kingston RCMP received a call at approximately 8:30 p.m. this evening of a large one-tonne bull that has escaped its pasture area and is on the loose.

The black and white bull was last seen heading into the woods off of Long Point Rd. towards Berwick, between Hwy 1 and Hwy 101.

RCMP is asking anyone in the area to be aware as the bull could be dangerous and a traffic hazard. Please call 911 if the bull is spotted. If you have anyinformation about this, you are asked to contact the Kingston RCMP Detachment at 902-765-3317. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

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Source: Media Release