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02-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Runaway Kangaroo on the Loose Named Sheila Shuts Down Alabama Interstate
TUSKEGEE, Ala.—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 wayward 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. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the interstate for the safety of motorists. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it, Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook live video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquilize the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the interstate between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. Related Stories 2/8/2025 1/13/2025 'We see a little bit of everything here,' the sheriff said. The animal's owner, Patrick Starr, told The Associated Press that the animal's name is Sheila and that she escaped from her enclosure. 'She's back home safe. She's up. She's not sedated anymore. She's eating. She's drinking. She's not injured,' Starr said. The kangaroo was treated by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, he said. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet, Starr said. 'She's a sweet pet. I'm glad she's back home, and I'm glad everybody slowed down a little bit,' he said. Austin Price, who took video of the animal hopping down the interstate, said he had to briefly question if he was seeing things. 'I hear my grandmother yell, 'Is that a kangaroo?' ' Price said. He assumed it was probably a deer until he looked. 'And yeah, it's a kangaroo.'
NDTV
30-04-2025
- NDTV
Kangaroo 'Sheila' Causes Car Crash On US Highway, Cops Go On Chaotic Chase
A runaway kangaroo who broke out of its enclosure Tuesday afternoon caused a two-car collision, temporarily shutting down portions of an Alabama highway and setting cops on a chaotic chase. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the kangaroo, Sheila, was seen hopping next to Interstate 85 near Tuskegee, in central Alabama, between Montgomery and Auburn. State authorities closed both sides of the highway to ensure the safety of drivers given the animal was out in the open. It also resulted in a collision shortly before noon when two cars trying to escape the bouncing animal hit each other. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Captain Jeremy J. Burkett said the animal's owner and troopers captured it after using a dart to tranquillise it. The kangaroo was unharmed in the collision, the agency confirmed in a Facebook post. It remained unknown whether any of the drivers were injured. In a Facebook live video, Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said he did not believe there was a kangaroo at first until Sheila was captured by its owner. "Nobody believed it, but I'm looking at him," Mr Brunson said in the video. He added that it was unlike anything he ever encountered. "A few years ago, we had a bear, but never a kangaroo. You never know what Macon County has in store," Mr Brunson said. Another social media video showed the playful possum casually hopping over the busy traffic, which remained closed for about three hours as police and Sheila's owner made efforts to capture the enormous animal. Mr Brunson's footage showed the kangaroo crawling slowly up a hill near the roadway moments after it was shot with a tranquilliser. Later on, the owner, Patrick Starr, was seen carrying it down from a hill and into a car. Mr Starr said his pet received treatment at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine before being safely brought home, where she is now eating and drinking as usual. "She's back home safe. She's up. She's not sedated anymore. She's eating. She's drinking. She's not injured," Mr Starr said, as per AP.
Asharq Al-Awsat
30-04-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Runaway Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate
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 wayward 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. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the interstate for the safety of motorists. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it, Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook live video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquilize the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the interstate between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. 'We see a little bit of everything here," the sheriff said. The animal's owner, Patrick Starr, told The Associated Press that the animal's name is Sheila and that she escaped from her enclosure. 'She's back home safe. She's up. She's not sedated anymore. She's eating. She's drinking. She's not injured,' Starr said. The kangaroo was treated by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, he said. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet, Starr said. "She's a sweet pet. I'm glad she's back home, and I'm glad everybody slowed down a little bit," he said. Austin Price, who took video of the animal hopping down the interstate, said he had to briefly question if he was seeing things. 'I hear my grandmother yell, 'Is that a kangaroo?'' Price said. He assumed it was probably a deer until he looked. 'And yeah, it's a kangaroo.'
The Independent
29-04-2025
- The Independent
Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate
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 wayward 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. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the interstate for the safety of motorists. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it, Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook live video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquilize the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the interstate between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. 'We see a little bit of everything here," the sheriff said. The animal's owner, Patrick Starr, told The Associated Press that the animal's name is Sheila and that she escaped from her enclosure. 'She's back home safe. She's up. She's not sedated anymore. She's eating. She's drinking. She's not injured,' Starr said. The kangaroo was treated by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, he said. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet, Starr said. "She's a sweet pet. I'm glad she's back home, and I'm glad everybody slowed down a little bit," he said. Austin Price, who took video of the animal hopping down the interstate, said he had to briefly question if he was seeing things. 'I hear my grandmother yell, 'Is that a kangaroo?' ' Price said. He assumed it was probably a deer until he looked. 'And yeah, it's a kangaroo.'
29-04-2025
Runaway kangaroo on the loose named Sheila shuts down Alabama interstate
TUSKEGEE, Ala. -- 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 wayward 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. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the interstate for the safety of motorists. Capt. Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook live video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquilize the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the interstate between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. 'We see a little bit of everything here," the sheriff said. The animal's owner, Patrick Starr, told The Associated Press that the animal's name is Sheila and that she escaped from her enclosure. 'She's back home safe. She's up. She's not sedated anymore. She's eating. She's drinking. She's not injured,' Starr said. The kangaroo was treated by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, he said. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet, Starr said. "She's a sweet pet. I'm glad she's back home, and I'm glad everybody slowed down a little bit," he said.
