Escaped Kangaroo in Richmond Neighborhood
Incident Date:
06/11/2026
Location:
Richmond, KY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Kangaroo
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
RICHMOND, KY – A kangaroo’s owner reported that their pet kangaroo had escaped from a property in Richmond’s Battlefield Subdivision, and Kentucky State Police later said the marsupial was spotted in the city’s Gibson Bay area.
Richmond Animal Control and state fish and wildlife officials took part in the search. The red kangaroo was ultimately returned home unharmed.
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