US EditionPet Zebra Remains 'On the Loose' in Tennessee After Escaping Home and Causing Chaos on Interstate
- A pet zebra escaped on the afternoon of Saturday, May 31, 2025, near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- The zebra had been acquired by its owners just two days prior, and after it ran into traffic on Interstate 24, authorities temporarily closed the highway to avoid accidents.
- The zebra, described as running on both sides of the highway and causing 'havoc,' eventually fled into nearby woods where deputies and owners searched but could not locate it.
- Officials asked anyone spotting the striped animal to contact the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office at 615-898-7770, noting the zebra remains missing despite earlier incorrect reports of its capture.
- This incident highlights challenges in owning zebras in Tennessee, where they are legal without special permits but are unpredictable and not well-suited for domestication.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Pet zebra on the loose in Tennessee
CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A pet zebra remains on the loose after it was seen running along a road in Christiana, Tennessee over the weekend. A bystander recorded video of the zebra galloping down the road on Saturday. It was also seen trotting through a neighborhood in footage from a home surveillance camera. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) had to shut down part of I-24 over the weekend due to the zebra's presence. Accor…
An Escaped Pet Zebra Stopped Traffic on a Tennessee Interstate
A zebra is running wild in Tennessee. Drivers outside of Nashville were left stunned when they spotted an escaped pet zebra “wreaking havoc” on the interstate, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. In fact, sheriff’s deputies were forced to close the interstate because the zebra was zigzagging through traffic on both sides of the highway. The roadway was eventually opened up after the animal disappeared into the woods. Later, …
Zebra Escape Sparks Traffic Chaos on Tennessee Interstate
In a scene straight out of the hit animated film Madagascar, a recent zebra escape in Tennessee caused significant disruptions on Interstate 24 near Murfreesboro. The incident, involving a newly acquired pet zebra, led to temporary lane closures and a challenging search effort. On Saturday, the zebra broke free from its owner’s property, just a day after being brought home. The animal was seen running through residential neighborhoods and onto I…
Escaped zebra spotted running around Tennessee
An escaped zebra has been spotted running around Tennessee from Saturday (31 May) onwards, just hours after its new owners brought it home. The black and white animal can be seen galloping through fields, sprinting down roads and exploring residential streets. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said that the animal was “wreaking havoc” on Interstate 24, which they had to temporarily close as a result. Officers last confirmed on Monday (June 2) n…
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