Missing kangaroo returned to his owner three weeks later
@Deepizzaguy (122070)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
November 16, 2024 3:13pm CST
A kangaroo that went missing three weeks ago around Pierson Florida when a bear was seen entering the enclosure if the kangaroo ran away from his home.
Kristen Turner who is a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) reported the good news that the kangaroo was captured by the FWC officials on Wednesday morning when the kangaroo was bedded down in heavy cover.
The owner of the kangaroo was notified about the kangaroo being captured and was the kangaroo was reunited with his owner.
Kristen did report that the owner of the kangaroo could be fined by the authorities for failure to report the kangaroo missing within 12 hours.
For the record kangaroos are legal to be kept in Florida as pets with a permit.
Link is upi.com/5491731014375 via @upi
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Nov 24
I've never seen a kangaroo. On TV only. I bet they are crafty fellows. I'm a bit intimidated by them. I've seen where they punch people.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Nov 24
@Deepizzaguy .........Yes. They are rather intimidating.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Nov 24
@celticeagle That is true since they look nice on the outside until they are bothered.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
Same with me since I have seen kangaroos in cartoons and they are known for their fighting skills.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
The owner of the kangaroo had hopes that he would reunite with his pet sooner or later.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Nov 24
@porwest No thank you since my knowledge of kangaroos is that they can fight as good as any professional boxer.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
19 Nov 24
@Deepizzaguy I can't imagine having a kangaroo as a pet.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
You have a good point there.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
With permission of the state in Florida it is legal to have a kangaroo as a pet.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
17 Nov 24
@Deepizzaguy oh okay. I did not know that
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
@rakski That is okay since I do not know the laws of animal ownership in my state either.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
That is true since it depends on he state in America as well as other nations having rules of pet ownership.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
17 Nov 24
I'm glad the kangaroo was spotted and rescued.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Nov 24
I don't understand how people can have kangaroos for pets,
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 Nov 24
Neither do I understand why anyone would want to have a kangaroo or snake as a pet.
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