Loose kangaroo shut down an interstate in Alabama
@Deepizzaguy (109186)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 2, 2025 3:29pm CST
Alabama State Police and the owner of a female kangaroo who ran away from her owner on Tuesday morning on Interstate 85 in the area between Tuskegee and Auburn which caused the state police to close both sides of the interstate in Macon County.
The owner of the kangaroo used a tranquilizer dart to kayo the kangaroo who was then carried to an auto to be taken to her owner's home safe and sound.
Patrick Starr who is the owner of the kangaroo mentioned that Sheila is in good spirits and being able to eat her food.
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@celticeagle (173824)
• Boise, Idaho
20h
The tranquilizer dart is so humane. That's good to hear. Sounds like she is okay.
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@Deepizzaguy (109186)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20h
I am in agreement with you that the tranquilizer is a humane way to stop an animal without being harmed.
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@RasmaSandra (84470)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21h
I still wish that kangaroo could tell everyone why it ran away in the first place, I hope it is not abused,
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@Deepizzaguy (109186)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20h
The kangaroo is in good condition according to her owner.
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@innertalks (22662)
• Australia
16h
That was the last resort, as kangaroos are hard to catch. You have to know what you are doing, as too much tranquiliser is not good for the animal.
These darts cause injury to an animal too.
Darts often cause some damage to the skin, and underlying tissues, upon impact, especially if the dart is fired with excessive force, or if the animal is moving at the time it is hit, like here.
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@Deepizzaguy (109186)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15h
You are correct in this matter.
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@LindaOHio (187570)
• United States
8h
I'm glad Sheila is off the interstate and safe and sound at home.
