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Escaped Kangaroo Found Dead After Hit-and-Run in Schönbach

The animal, missing since early March, was fatally struck by a car on April 27, with the driver fleeing the scene and police returning the remains to its owner.

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Overview

  • The kangaroo, which escaped near Schönbach in early March, was found fatally injured on Martin-May-Straße on the evening of April 27.
  • Police confirmed the animal was struck by a car around 21:00, and the driver fled the scene without rendering aid.
  • The kangaroo died at the accident site, and its remains were later handed over to its owner, whose identity remains undisclosed for privacy reasons.
  • Initial search efforts in March, prompted by a witness photo, failed to locate the animal, which had been missing for over a month.
  • Social media discussions suggest the kangaroo, likely a wallaby, may have escaped from its new owner shortly after being purchased near Stolpen.