Technically they are bison, not buffalo, but the police are warning the "selfie generation" that these are not friendly animals and to avoid them. Nobody seems to be claiming the animals and the police not sure where they originated.
There are some farms in the area that raise bison and/or buffalo for meat, they are valuable animals. I know of one horse facility that used to (perhaps still does?) raise bison not too far from where I live. It is likely these bison were destined for the BBQ grill but got loose from their fields. I'd bet from a small hobby farm because I can't imagine a commercial meat producing ranch would not have had the appropriate fencing to contain their livestock.
https://wgntv.com/2018/08/27/aggres...on-the-loose-in-northern-indiana-police-warn/
There are some farms in the area that raise bison and/or buffalo for meat, they are valuable animals. I know of one horse facility that used to (perhaps still does?) raise bison not too far from where I live. It is likely these bison were destined for the BBQ grill but got loose from their fields. I'd bet from a small hobby farm because I can't imagine a commercial meat producing ranch would not have had the appropriate fencing to contain their livestock.
https://fox59.com/2018/08/27/aggres...-in-northern-indiana-police-department-warns/
HAMILTON, Ind. – A police department in northern Indiana is warning residents about aggressive bison on the loose.
The Hamilton Police Department issued the warning late Sunday night, saying there are “numerous wild buffalo” roaming in the area of Johnson Lake Rd to E. Bellefontaine Rd. and west of 100 East to 200 East.
According to the police department, they are not friendly and they should not be approached.
As of this morning, the animals are still on the loose. The origin of the bison is unclear at this time.
https://wgntv.com/2018/08/27/aggres...on-the-loose-in-northern-indiana-police-warn/