Man spotted prowling Utah mountains in goat suit ID's himself to perplexed officials

In this July 15, 2012 photo, a person is seen in a goat suit in the Wasatch Mountains on Ben Lomond peak outside of Ogden, Utah. / AP

(AP) OGDEN, Utah - State wildfire officials have identified the man who has been spotted dressed in a goat suit among a herd of wild goats in the mountains of northern Utah.

Phil Douglass of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Monday the mystery man is a 57-year-old hunter from Southern California.

Douglass told the Standard-Examiner that the hunter called officials and provided enough information to put their curiosity to rest. Douglass says he didn't ask for a name.

The man told Douglass he was preparing for an archery hunt of mountain goats next year and testing a goat suit. Douglass says the hunter came to Utah because he heard it was easier to get near goats for training.

The man described his suit as a hooded painter's uniform and a fleece.

[pammmmmm]

That guy is lying, during hunting season any body dressed in a goat suit is asking to be a target. There is something off about that guy, he is a pervert.

[FoolKiller]

On the other hand, if you see a goat in a people suit, it IS time to worry.

[rwsmith29456]

Especially if it is armed.

[LoudVoice]

Sure be an awakening if a Ram mounted him because his outfit was so good.

[bobnjersey]

[The man told Douglass he was preparing for an archery hunt of mountain goats next year and testing a goat suit]
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does he have a large cache of automatic weapons, ammunition, and assault gear?

what color was his hair?

[Martha12345]

You mean he wasn't an illegal alien trying to sneak into the US ? Now, there's a real change for you.

[Ploggers]

I laughed when I saw this, even if its a "huge risk". You only live once, Carpe Diem people.

[karek40]

Lets see, look like the animal you are trying to kill, OH! there might be other hunters trying to shoot a goat also. Hmmmm risky perhaps even fatal.

[ashmarie89]

Or even the big bad wolf will come and get him! I say it's not a great idea either. I guess we will see what happens in a year. If it does prove to be fatal, you called it karek! :)