A Clay County deputy came up against a persistent goat.

Sheriff Michelle Cook posted video of the deputy being repeatedly head-butted by a goat while attempting to walk through a gate.

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After initially being shocked at the animal’s behavior, the deputy told the goat, “I need you to stop.”

No word on how the goat ended up there.

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