LISBON, Ohio — An Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Trooper helped wrangle an escaped peacock and return it to its owner.
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On July 10, a loose peacock was spotted on the property of the OSHP Lisbon Post, according to a social media post.
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Trooper Derek G. Basinger was able to keep the bird contained while dispatchers located the owner of the peacock.
Body camera footage shows Tpr. Basinger is working with others to keep the peacock, named Kevin, on the post property.
“Alright Kevin, you need to go back to them. Kevin, do not come here,” Basinger can be heard telling the bird while trying to lead it out of the woodline.
While waiting for the owner, Kevin the peacock attempted to flee.
“42 Lisbon, be advised, Kevin is attempting to flee,” Basinger can be heard relaying to dispatch.
Eventually, the owner arrived and was able to win Kevin over with some food before grabbing him and returning him home.
“Aww, Kevin is thrilled,” Basinger can be heard saying.
Kevin had been missing for over two weeks, according to the OSHP.
Escaped Pet Peacock Reunited With Family at Lisbon Post🦚 Trooper Derek G. Basinger, Lisbon Post, didn't let an escaped peacock ruffle his feathers. On July 10, a loose peacock was sighted on Lisbon Post property. Trooper Basinger was able to keep the bird contained while dispatchers contacted the owner of the peacock. The pet peacock, named Kevin, had been missing for over two weeks.
Posted by Ohio State Highway Patrol on Friday, August 15, 2025
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