Man Rides Bull Through Ohio Walmart Parking Lot, Shoppers Stunned and Police Amused
COLUMBIANA, OHIO — Police officers in Columbiana received one of their strangest calls of the year after reports surfaced of a man in a cowboy hat riding a bull through a Walmart parking lot, stunning shoppers and sparking laughter across social media.
Bizarre Scene at Walmart Parking Lot
According to the Columbiana Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walmart on W. State Street after a caller reported “a male with a cowboy hat riding a whitish bull up and down the parking lot.” The unusual sight quickly drew onlookers, many of whom pulled out their phones to film the spectacle.
Officers Locate the Cowboy and His Bull Nearby
When officers arrived, they found the rider and bull safely in the parking lot of the nearby Tractor Supply Co., where the man had stopped to take a break. Bodycam footage captured the surreal moment as officers approached the pair.
The man explained that he was simply passing through town for a rodeo event at Garwood Arena, located nearby in Columbiana, and decided to give his bull some exercise before the weekend competition.
Police Handle the Situation with Humor
Rather than issuing a citation, police treated the encounter with good humor. The situation ended without incident, and officers confirmed there was no threat to public safety.
“He wasn’t causing trouble — just giving folks something to talk about,” one officer reportedly said with a laugh.
In fact, one of the responding officers even climbed onto the bull for a quick photo, adding a lighthearted touch to the already unforgettable scene.
New: Police Respond to Suspicious Activity Call — Man Riding Bull Through Walmart Parking Lot
Officers were dispatched after a caller reported a “male with a cowboy hat riding a whitish bull up and down the parking lot” outside a Walmart.
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Viral Moment Brings Laughter to Columbiana
The video, later shared online, quickly went viral — with commenters calling it “peak small-town America” and praising both the man’s cowboy spirit and the officers’ good-natured response.
Local residents say the story has become an instant classic in the town’s history, reminding everyone that not all police calls end with chaos — some end with smiles.
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