Authorities in Tennessee are on a mission to recapture a pet zebra that has been eluding capture for several days, causing disruptions along a highway near Nashville. The situation escalated over the weekend when the zebra was spotted racing through traffic on Interstate 24, leading to a temporary highway closure for safety reasons.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has enlisted the help of several professional tracking teams and has organized a K9 search to locate the zebra, which escaped into a wooded area on Saturday afternoon. The sheriff’s office is in touch with the zebra’s owner, who had acquired the animal just the night before it went missing, although the details surrounding how the zebra got away remain unclear. They have urged anyone who spots the zebra to contact them immediately.
This unusual incident isn’t entirely isolated; earlier this year, a runaway kangaroo named Sheila caused a similar disruption in Alabama after being involved in a traffic accident. Such occurrences highlight the challenges law enforcement faces with exotic pets escaping their confines.
This ongoing search for the zebra provides a unique look into the interaction between wildlife and urban environments, reminding us of the need for proper animal containment and the unpredictable nature of pets. Hopefully, the situation will be resolved safely and the zebra can return to its home without further incident.