LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A goose is on the loose in Shelbyville.

A pink-footed goose, native to Greenland, was spotted for the first time in Kentucky. 

Authorities say it's been hanging out in Shelbyville for the past few days. More than 2,700 miles from home, the bird was seen on Lake Shelby and at Clear Creek Golf Center last week.

This time of year, they normally migrate to northwest Europe. 

The rare sighting has birders going on a wild goose chase to Shelbyville to see it for themselves.

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