Overview
- About 50 sheep split from a larger flock and entered the Penny in Burgsinn, staying roughly 20 minutes in the checkout area.
- Penny said the store was promptly and professionally cleaned, open foods were checked, and trading continued after the incident.
- The retailer will not bill shepherd Dieter Michler and plans to provide feed as part of a one-year sponsorship for the 50 animals.
- Staff, police and the shepherd helped clear and recover the animals; a loud strike on the checkout belt spurred the herd to exit.
- Footage spread widely on social media, and Penny embraced the moment with sheep-themed posts and temporary branding tweaks.