WATCH — How Ed the zebra got loose and became a meme
It took authorities 9 days to catch him
A runaway pet zebra became an online meme for outrunning authorities for nine days in the U.S.
Ed the zebra was finally caught in Christiana, Tennessee, on June 8, said the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.
Crews airlifted him from a pasture to a nearby animal trailer.
Ed got loose not long after he arrived at his new home. Watch the video below to find out what happened next. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Ed the internet celebrity
While he was loose, videos and photos of Ed were being posted online.
Some even made memes of Ed, comparing him to a fugitive on the run.
In this AI-generated video, Ed is seen dodging police like in the game Grand Theft Auto. (Video credit: EdTheZebraOnSol/X)
Businesses and public services in the area hopped on the trend, too, using Ed in their social media posts.
Scroll through to see some examples.
Zebras as pets
If you're thinking about getting your own pet zebra, it's not that simple.
Some U.S. states, like Tennessee, allow people to have zebras and other exotic animals as pets.
But in Canada, the rules differ depending on the province, territory or municipality you live in.
Generally speaking, animal advocates say it isn't a good idea to keep a wild or exotic pet because of their unique physical and emotional needs.
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