Overview

• Sheila, a privately owned kangaroo, escaped from her enclosure and was spotted hopping along Interstate 85 in Macon County, Alabama.
• The marsupial caused a two-vehicle collision and led to the temporary closure of both northbound and southbound lanes of the highway.
• State troopers and Sheila’s owner worked together to capture the animal using a tranquilizer dart, ensuring the safety of both motorists and the kangaroo.
• Sheila was treated by veterinarians at Auburn University and has since returned home in good health, with no injuries reported to the animal or motorists.
• The incident, livestreamed by Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson, highlighted the challenges of exotic pet ownership and drew significant public attention.