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(CNN) A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago. He’s been spotted living with a herd of wild elk

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(CNN) A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago. He’s been spotted living with a herd of wild elk
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When Diesel the donkey ran away on a hike near his home outside Sacramento, California, five years ago, his owners assumed the worst.
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Years passed without a sign of life from Diesel — until earlier this year, when a hunter spotted and filmed a herd of at least a dozen elk in the northern California wilderness. Among them, strangely, was a wild burro.
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'No', this is not "hard" news. But it is a "feel good" story that I just couldn't resist posting. I think these animals might be able to teach us humans a thing or two about getting along despite our differences!

Enjoy!
 
The good news is they didn't try to recapture him. I guess he didn't lose his street smarts by being a pet.
 
Awww! Just another reason to reinforce my love of animals over humans.....
 
Donkeys are very social animals, and sometime used as companions for twitchy thoroughbreds. They're none threatening and bond with many other species.
 
YeeHaw, YeeHaw!!!
Happy that you did! We see all kinds of unusual but heartwarming things here in CA. Love it!
Here's a link for those who missed it in your article.

Mikki on Instagram: "The people who are missing Diesel are very happy to see that he is doing well and looks so happy 💕 (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog.com)"

205K likes, 1,494 comments - rogue.wildflower on September 17, 2023: "The people who are missing Diesel are very happy to see that he is doing well and looks so happy 💕 (For licensing or usage, contact licensing@viralhog.com)".
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MamboDervish said:
Donkeys are very social animals, and sometime used as companions for twitchy thoroughbreds. They're none threatening and bond with many other species.
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I volunteered at a huge rescue ranch, mostly horses but they had minis, farm animals, and donkeys. The donkey's personalities were the best.
 
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