Colorado Police Chase and Apprehend Loose Pet Kangaroo

Kangaroo on the Loose

• 🚨 A call reported a kangaroo running down the road in a southwestern Colorado town, requesting officers to respond.
• 💡 Officers were excited about the call, recalling a similar incident with the same kangaroo about six to eight months prior.

Apprehension Strategy

• 🐾 When the kangaroo was cornered, an officer requested a lasso but decided to apprehend it immediately.
• 🤝 The officer was able to pet the kangaroo and then grab it, successfully bringing it into custody.
• ❓ It remains unclear if the kangaroo escaped by jumping a fence or if a door was left open, though the officer suspects the latter.

Officer Experience

• ✨ The officer described the experience as an awesome call and expressed happiness in working with the team to resolve the adventure.
• 💬 The kangaroo was reportedly very calm and comfortable with the officer during the apprehension.