Did you lose a llama? One was found in Newburyport and authorities are looking for his owner

He's reportedly "really chill."

Newburyport / West Newbury Animal Control
A llama was found in a field in Newburyport. The city's animal control officer is trying to track down its owner. –Newburyport / West Newbury Animal Control
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January 5, 2021

A llama on the loose was found alone in a field in Newburyport Monday, the local animal control said on Facebook.

No one knows where the furry fellow came from, and authorities are seeking his owner. The story has made the rounds on social media, but the Andean gentleman is still estranged as of Tuesday.

The llama, described by the man who found him as “really chill,” is being held at a nearby farm in New Hampshire in the meantime.

‼️ FOUND LLAMA‼️(Newburyport)__________________➖UPDATE: The llama is being held temporarily at a local farm until…

Posted by Newburyport / West Newbury Animal Control on Monday, January 4, 2021

If you know who the llama belongs to, contact Animal Control Officer Kayla Provencher at 978-465-4410.

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