Durango Police Capture Runaway Kangaroo After High-Speed Chase

A red kangaroo was safely returned to its owner after leading officers on a late-night pursuit through the streets of Durango, Colorado.

The Durango Police Department engaged in a chase with a red kangaroo that had escaped from its owner's care.
Body camera footage showed officers humorously attempting to capture the kangaroo, which was hopping down the street late at night.
The kangaroo, nicknamed 'Durangaroo' by the police, was eventually captured unharmed and returned to its owner.
Red kangaroos are legal to keep as pets in Colorado, along with other exotic animals like sugar gliders and zebras.
The incident, shared on the police department's Facebook page, sparked lighthearted comments and jokes about the kangaroo's escapades.