Overview

• A kangaroo escaped from a petting zoo in Lee County, Alabama, and entered Interstate 85, causing a two-vehicle crash around noon on April 29, 2025.
• Both northbound and southbound lanes of the interstate in Macon County were temporarily closed as authorities pursued the animal.
• Macon County Sheriff André Brunson livestreamed the unusual chase on Facebook, drawing significant public attention to the incident.
• The kangaroo was tranquilized on a hillside in Tuskegee and safely carried away by its owner, with no injuries reported from the crash or capture.
• The incident highlights challenges in managing exotic animals and coordinating rapid law enforcement responses to unexpected public safety events.