Phoenix ABC affiliate KNXV won twitter today by live tweeting a llama chase.
The two llamas were on the run in Sun City, Ariz. Since Sun City is a retirement community running things are pretty easy to spot. The llamas were caught just before 1:30 pm but not before mayhem and drama ensued. Spoiler alert: “Llama Spring 2015” was ended by a man with a lasso.
While the other stations tweeted about the chase, their efforts paled in comparison. Sorry I had no llama pun.
Here’s how it unfolded:
LLAMA WATCH: Llamas on the loose in Sun City. Watch LIVE: http://t.co/uBj4kyhViJ #abc15 pic.twitter.com/ibi5RStnVi
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
The station also ran the helicopter’s coverage live on its website.
LLAMA WATCH: Llamas now in Sun City west neighborhood, WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/uBj4kyhViJ #abc15 pic.twitter.com/JMxIYZCRmp
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
CAPTION THIS: It appears the llamas are now talking with MCSO officials… http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/w1lZdQuo24
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
Some residents got in on the fun between bingo games.
A brave Sun City resident tried to stop these llamas, WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/XZyDSuPikn
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: The chase is still on! Llamas on the loose in Phoenix. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI #abc15 pic.twitter.com/lgtl0QnXI3
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: Residents chasing after llamas on golf carts and on foot. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/cwUUWIDB6S
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
One tried to hitch a ride in a truck.
LLAMA WATCH: A man in a truck just tried to stop the llamas. They got away. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/W8Kl1y8k3I
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: Traffic stopped in the area. Everyone chasing after these llamas! WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/U4qBlZyzY1
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
The dry heat took a toll. They took a quick break under a tree.
LLAMA WATCH: The llamas appear to be taking a short break under a tree. Today’s high in Phoenix: 72 degrees. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/kmt6olCMSE
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
The station offered prizes to whoever caught the escapees.
OKAY…we will offer a FREE #ABC15 bumper sticker AND mug for ANYONE who catches these llamas! pic.twitter.com/l2xBUTzLVD
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: Llamas were surrounded but have escaped. However…they are SEPERATED. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/ONz7GMIgEm
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
Like any good love story, the two were torn apart. Then they danced.
This llama has some moves! It appears EVERYONE in Phoenix is chasing this lllama. http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/FcorN9XULE
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
Then they came back together.
REUNITED!!! http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/sacKxmXio0
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
One llama sacrificed itself so the other could be free.
LLAMA WATCH: One has been captured. Appears to be OK. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/ZWNvWhQJ36
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: This llama is showing great speed. Do the @Dbacks or @AZCardinals need an extra player?? pic.twitter.com/jenk6F2iQH
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
#BREAKING: LLAMA WATCH is OVER. Both llamas captured now. http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/X3c0V3xBnW
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
Then the guy with the lasso showed his skills. And suddenly the “Llama Spring 2015” was over.
HERO ALERT HERO…HERO…HERO…HERO!!! http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/zIGgqbnH2s
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: #ABC15 first on the scene to interview #llamahero! pic.twitter.com/FZdMWi2ETW
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015
LLAMA WATCH: It appears the llama is a big fan of #ABC15! Good choice my friend! GOOD CHOICE! http://t.co/wsQoRGGcfI pic.twitter.com/NfN5s1ejUW
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 26, 2015