Don the Sheepdog drives tractor on busy UK highway
We’ve all heard stories about clever dogs - ones who can sing and dance, ones who can open doors and even a few who can use the toilet.
Well, now the canine world can lay claim to another talent: tractor driving.
"Don the Sheepdog", from South Lanarkshire has become an internet sensation after he drove a tractor down a hill, through a fence and across a busy highway.
The cunning border collie took control of the wheel when his owner, farmer Tom Hamilton, hopped out of the vehicle to inspect lambs.
Seizing his opportunity, Don leant on the tractor's control panel and set off down the hill.
His joyride was reported on social media by Traffic Scotland.
“Due to dog taking control of tractor... nope, not joking. Farmer&police at scene,vehicle in central res. #maycausetailbacks,” they wrote in a tweet.
The tractor eventually came to a stop after crashing into a barrier.
#M74 (N) at J13 - Route is CLEAR from earlier incident & dog is fine. Has to be the weirdest thing we have ever reported! No delays in area
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) April 22, 2015
It's a dogs life. Our @policescotland colleagues and @trafficscotland had an unusual job this morning! http://t.co/GUcSj2o9HN #barking
— Cheshire Police (@cheshirepolice) April 22, 2015
Don managed to escape unharmed and was soon reunited with his owner.
“[He] was fine and did not bark during the incident,” Tom told STV News.
As expected, the incident led to a pun-fest online.
"Police investigating, so far no leads," Tony T wrote.
"This is barking,” Beverley Friend tweeted.
Michelle Muirhead asked: "Will the dog have points on his licence? Was he breathalysed? Did police arrest him?"
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