Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '

[Tom]

Hi

Could you please tell me if you find the following sentences correct and natural? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

I think both are fine -- except that I'd spell 'near by' as one word.

PS
You've got me curious as to why a passing herd of goats would be lucky for him.

[Alan]

Maybe 'he' is another goat!

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[Conchita]

Or maybe he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for a long time!

[Tom]