Overview

• Ed the zebra escaped from his Christiana home on May 31, a day after his purchase by Taylor and Laura Ford from a Texas breeder.
• Law enforcement and wildlife agencies tracked Ed with drones and ground patrols, enlisting Texas-based Tango82 Aviation for aerial assistance.
• The zebra’s appearances on Interstate 24 forced lane closures as motorists encountered him trotting alongside traffic.
• Authorities cornered Ed in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision on June 8, netting him and airlifting him by helicopter to safety.
• Tennessee classifies zebras as Class III animals that require no special permits, spotlighting questions about exotic pet ownership.