Kangaroo returned home after being spotted hopping down Texas highway

On Tuesday night, a kangaroo was on the loose in Midland County, Texas. "I've seen a lot of weird stuff but I've never seen anything like that," Ryan Murray said. Murray was driving on Highway 158 when he pulled up on an unusual scene. "I saw all these cops and I was wondering what was going on and then I saw the silhouette of a little baby kangaroo," Murray said.



The kangaroo was hopping around Midland County, like it was the outback. Murray pulled out his phone and started recording. "I couldn't believe it," Murray said. "I was like that's pretty strange." Midland County deputies couldn't believe it either. The initial call had them scratching their heads.

"They were questioning the call you know, kangaroo? In Midland, Texas? There ain't no kangaroos out here, surely it's gotta be something different," Midland County Sheriff, Gary Painter, said. "They thought dispatch was crazy so they went out there and sure enough they found it."


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It turns out, the animal got loose from its owner who was also trying to find him. Deputies cornered the kangaroo while the owner distracted him. "He got out of the car and then had a treat and as soon as he reached in to grab the treat, he scooped him up," Murray said. The animal is now back with its owner.