Late-night bull run ends with a little cowboy know-how on busy California highway

Some calls for service require a little extra horsepower or, in this case, bull power.

On Tuesday evening, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to assist the California Highway Patrol (CHP) after a large bull was found running loose along Highway 35. 

Photos released by the department captured officers attempting to corral the animal and the moment a good Samaritan arrived and helped bring the wandering bull under control.

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According to the sheriff’s department, after hours of unsuccessful attempts to corral the animal, deputies decided to call in someone with the right expertise. 

That’s when Half Moon Bay community member Samuel Ramos Palomino arrived to save the day and assist authorities in moving the unyielding...