Overview

• Irwin, a pet red kangaroo, escaped from his owner's property in Durango, Colorado, for the second time in less than a year and was safely recaptured by police.
• Bodycam footage shows Officer Shane Garrison, with animal-handling experience, cornering and carrying Irwin to a police vehicle after officers debated various capture methods.
• Irwin's first escape in October 2024 was resolved using a makeshift pouch, but his larger size now required alternative tactics for recapture.
• Authorities are investigating how Irwin escaped and emphasize the importance of secure enclosures as the kangaroo continues to grow and becomes harder to contain.
• Colorado law permits red kangaroos as pets under specific regulations, but officials urge owners to take responsibility for the safety of their exotic animals and the community.