Traffic Hazard, Area of I-70 Exits in Fruita

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Reports of a dozen sheep running around the area of I-70 near the Fruita exit. Fruita Police are dispatched for traffic control and to assess the situation. Sheep are currently on the south side of the highway near the eastbound lanes.

Update: Fruita Police have cleared the sheep to an open field area and they are headed back to state park property. Colorado State Patrol has been advised to keep an eye on area today.