Ask Mr. Answer Person: "What do you know about the wild goat that's living on one of Decorah's bluffs?"

The picture of the wild goat, courtesy of Adam

decorahnews.com reader Adam e-mails Mr. Answer Person: "What is the story behind the goat on the bluffs south of Chattahoochee park?  I have seen him there for several weeks an still haven't heard anything about him.  I don't know much about goats but I think this one is confused and thinks he is a mountain goat."

Mr. Answer Person got stumped by this question, so he asked decorahnews.com's readers for help.  Of course, they came through!

Jason Skoda e-mails: "I have seen and heard of people seeing this goat for over a year.  He seems happy, safe, and not causing any problems.  It would be great if he were left to think he is a mountain goat."

Jessica Babcock e-mails: "We have been seeing the goat for over a year now.  We look for him every morning and evening on our way to and from work at Seed Savers.  He comes out more often on sunny days and watches the cars go by.  When we first saw him, we called the police department to see if they thought he needed rescuing.  Now we're convinced he doesn't want to be rescued.  He seems pretty content to be living the goat dream."

Karl Magnuson e-mails: "We saw the goat a couple of times around Christmas. Thought we were seeing things at first. If you see people making U-turns on that stretch of 52, you know why now.

Janelle Pavlovec says, "Since last August, I have been [accused] asked if the goat is mine.  The answer is no.  We had goats in Calmar about 40 years ago and I know how clever they can be.  I have seen the goat taking the sun on a rock ledge along Hy. 52 and counting cars for the DOT.  The sale barn people say he did not escape from them as one did some years back and the neighbors do not claim him. He has very small ears and looks as if he is from the LaMancha dairy breed.   He looks very healthy with his coat that shines as if it is groomed for the fair.  He made it through the winter, is very self-sufficient.  I say leave him be.

Thanks for all the answers--Mr. Answer Person