Kangaroo's Wild Escape & Happy Reunion

0:00It's March 29th. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now. AI powered in spotlight ready. I'm Cory with the story. A kangaroo named Chesney pulled off a wild escape from a petting zoo in a small Wisconsin town, hopping over an eight-foot fence and staying missing for three full days. This high jumper left his keepers up all night, sparking a full-on community hunt that wrapped up happily. Search teams chased sighting reports and even brought in heat-seeking drones to track his path through the woods. Chesney shares the sunshine farm with 24 other animals like horses, sheep, alpacas, pigs, cows, and even a bacteria and camel. It's open Fridays. Through Sundays, from mid-May to mid-November, for visitors to hang out. Folks in town got swept up in the chase with the farm owner dealing with endless worry while neighbors pitched in. The escape highlighted how these petting zoo critters can bolt when they want, turning a quiet spot into kangaroo central. Friday night, they spotted Chesney chilling under a tree, but the 40-pound speedster capable

1:04of 20 miles per hour dodged the group and vanished. Again, Saturday morning, the owner returned with his favorite treats and familiar sense from home. The team stayed calm as Chesney approached on his own, drawn by the voices and smells, leading to a gentle scoop up with no drama. Now he's back safe with his buddy Kenny, proving some adventures and just writing.