Summary
A young kangaroo named Chesney escaped from a petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, after being scared by dogs. After a three-day search using drones and volunteers, Chesney returned safely on his own to his keeper, Debbie Marland.
Key Facts
- Chesney is a 16-month-old kangaroo at Sunshine Farm in Necedah, Wisconsin.
- Chesney escaped by jumping over an eight-foot fence after being frightened by a group of stray dogs.
- Despite staying within three miles of the farm, Chesney was hard to track due to the dense woodland.
- Debbie Marland, friends, and volunteers searched daily for Chesney.
- They used drones with heat-sensing technology to try and find him.
- Chesney was spotted multiple times but kept escaping.
- On the last day, Chesney returned to the search team on his own when they used his favorite treats and familiar scents.
- Plans are in place to add a mesh top to the kangaroo enclosure to prevent future escapes.
