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wildlife accident on Alabama highway caused by a kangaroo, disrupting traffic flow.

Highway crash led by a roaming kangaroo in Alabama, resulting in a vehicle collision and road blockage as authorities apprehended it.

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wildlife accident on Alabama highway caused by a kangaroo, disrupting traffic flow.

Kangaroo-Caused Crash on Alabama Highway

Get ready for a wild tale, folks! A kangaroo named Sheila hopped her way onto an Alabama highway this week, causing a two-vehicle crash and a bit of a spectacle.

The incident unfolded on Interstate 85, in Macon County, between Tuskegee and Auburn. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the collision occurred just before noon last Tuesday. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Sheriff André Brunson live-streamed the rescue operation, during which he shared his disbelief at the unusual situation. "I didn't believe it," he said. "Nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him. ... A kangaroo, fellas, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Macon County. We see a little bit of everything here."

Footage from the scene showed Sheila hopping along the highway at a rapid pace. Troopers from the Alabama Highway Patrol, Macon County sheriff's deputies, and a conservation enforcement officer teamed up to nab the marsupial. After the capture, Sheila was carried to a SUV in the video shared by Brunson.

Apparently, Sheila hails from a nearby petting zoo in Lee County, according to local news outlet al.com. Sheriff Brunson praised his team's efforts and commended the dispatchers for their role in coordinating the recovery and locating the kangaroo's owner.

Sheila received treatment from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and was safely returned home after the ordeal. Despite causing a crash, Sheila didn't sustain any injuries in the incident.

Owning a kangaroo as a pet in Alabama may be subject to specific regulations, but there's no detailed information available about the legality of kangaroo ownership in the state.

So, there you have it - a day in the life of a kangaroo in Alabama! Quite the story, isn't it? Keep it locked for more wild adventures!

  1. The Alabama Highway Patrol, Macon County sheriff's deputies, and a conservation enforcement officer livestreamed their rescue operation of Sheila, the kangaroo, during a general-news incident that caused a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County.
  2. Sheriff André Brunson stated that owning a kangaroo in Alabama may be subject to certain regulations, but there's no detailed information available about the legality of kangaroo ownership in the state.
  3. Sheila, the kangaroo who caused the crash, hails from a nearby petting zoo in Lee County, and after receiving treatment from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, she was safely returned home without any injuries.
  4. Crime-and-justice reports regarding the incident noted that no injuries were reported in the crash caused by Sheila, the kangaroo, but she may face consequences for violating credit-related laws as she was not an authorized user on the road.
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