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Escaped Kangaroo Captured After Four-Day Search in Canada

The marsupial, which punched a police officer during its capture, is now safely back at the Oshawa Zoo and will continue its journey to a zoo in Quebec.

  • A kangaroo that escaped from its handlers during a rest stop at the Oshawa Zoo and Fun Farm in Ontario, Canada, was captured after four days on the loose.
  • The kangaroo was being transported to a zoo in Quebec when it escaped, leading to a multi-day search involving local police and a lost pet search group.
  • During the capture, the kangaroo punched a police officer in the face. The officer was not seriously injured.
  • The kangaroo was found to be in good health and was taken back to the Oshawa Zoo for examination and recovery before continuing its journey to Quebec.
  • The incident has attracted significant attention on social media, with videos of the kangaroo hopping along roads in Oshawa circulating widely.
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