US EditionA Runaway Pet Zebra Has Been Captured in Tennessee
- A pet zebra named Ed escaped from its owners in Rutherford County, Tennessee, on May 31, 2025, and was captured on June 8 in Christiana.
- Ed ran along highways and hid in wooded areas for over a week, prompting law enforcement and local officials to track and contain him.
- Officers used a drone to locate Ed near Interstate 24, then tranquilized and airlifted him by helicopter back to an animal shelter.
- The zebra, legal to own in Tennessee without special permits, became a social media sensation, with memes and viral videos calling him a symbol of joy and unity.
- Ed’s owners confirmed his safe return and good health, while the episode raised scrutiny over private ownership of exotic animals in Tennessee.
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Runaway pet zebra captured in Tennessee, airlifted home
A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process has been captured, authorities said. He was carried by helicopter to an animal trailer.
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