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A runaway kangaroo caused a temporary shutdown of a major Alabama interstate in a bizarre incident that was captured on video. The event unfolded on Tuesday along Interstate 85 in Macon County, located between Montgomery and Auburn. The kangaroo, identified as Shiela, was eventually captured by state troopers and returned to her owner, Patrick Starr.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that the marsupial was involved in a two-vehicle crash, prompting the closure of both the northbound and southbound lanes near the 46-mile marker. Troopers from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, along with Shiela‘s owner, conducted a recovery operation to safely retrieve the animal. The interstate was reopened once the situation was resolved, and the kangaroo was unharmed in the incident.
Shiela was tranquilized with a dart during the recovery process. Her owner, Patrick Starr, told The Associated Press that she had escaped from her enclosure. “She’s back home safe. She’s up, she’s not sedated anymore. She’s eating, she’s drinking, and she’s not injured,” Starr said. The kangaroo was examined by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to ensure her well-being.
Starr and his family operate a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Shiela is a personal pet and not part of the attraction. The incident drew widespread attention, with many witnesses expressing surprise at the unusual sight. Austin Price, who captured the video of the kangaroo hopping along the interstate, recounted his disbelief. “I heard my grandmother yell, ‘Is that a kangaroo?’ I thought it was a deer at first, but when I looked, it was clearly a kangaroo,” he said.
This incident follows a series of unusual animal-related events, including a recent case in New York where an escaped alpaca was captured after evading authorities. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
**Source:** The Associated Press
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