Feces-Covered People Found In Van With 27 Animals

Sometimes, the comedy just writes itself...

PALESTINE, Texas -- A Texas state trooper pulled over a van and found 23 dogs, three cats and a chicken inside. And, he says the driver and her elderly passenger were covered in animal feces.

Trooper Jim Cleland of the Texas Public Safety Department told the Palestine Herald-Press that when he approached the van, he could smell the stench from 20 to 30 feet away.

Police say feces was as much as a foot deep in parts of the van. They believe the woman had picked up the animals over several months.

Police say the driver has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Investigators say the elderly, disabled man who was riding in the van was taken to a local motel.

Meanwhile, an official says the animals appeared to be in good condition but would be evaluated at a shelter.