Runaway Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate
Incident Date:
05/05/2025
Location:
Macon County, AL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Kangaroo
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
MACON COUNTY, AL – A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the marsupial.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the kangaroo was spotted Tuesday hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and Auburn. State troopers shut down both sides of the interstate for the safety of motorists. The animal’s owner and troopers were able to capture her, Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. The owner used a dart to tranquilize the animal and recapture her. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo.
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