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Suspect Chasing Father With Chainsaw Captured With A Lasso

Believe it or not, this isn’t a Florida story.

Pierce County, Washington deputies say a 32-year-old man threatened his parents with a running chainsaw Saturday in Roy, Washington, chasing his father around their yard before leaping into a backyard pond.

Officers spent about 40 minutes trying to coax him out, then used a beanbag round and a cowboy-style lasso to pull him safely to shore without injuries.

He was taken to a hospital for mental health treatment, and the family received support resources.

Detectives have not decided whether criminal charges will follow.