Everything ended well for Chesney, a kangaroo on the run since March 24. His rescue was filmed and broadcast on Facebook. The marsupial lived at the Sunshine Farm in Necedah, Wisconsin, United States.
He escaped from his enclosure after being scared by stray dogs. The 16-month-old kangaroo climbed his enclosure, jumped over the fence, headed towards a driveway, and ran away,” described the owner of the children’s farm to ABC7. Quickly, search efforts were put in place, and teams decided to call in a thermal drone company.
Failed attempts
If the boss of this company was used to looking for lost animals, finding a kangaroo was a first for him. He explained to the Associated Press (AP) that Chesney’s thermal footprint was unique: “It was almost like a dinosaur running through the woods.” He added: “He has a long tail, and the way he moved and hopped, that’s the only way I can describe it.”
Several times, the kangaroo was spotted and even caught, but he always managed to escape. On Friday, he was spotted once again at the end of the day, huddled under a tree. He managed to escape again.
A book about his adventures
The next day, the teams returned with the kangaroo’s favorite treats and pieces of fabric soaked in his scent. After a little waiting, Chesney finally showed up. “He was very calm when he approached, clearly not in fight or flight mode, so I followed his lead,” explained a friend of the farm’s owner to AP. The kangaroo finally came to her.
Chesney is said to be in good health, but a veterinary check-up is necessary. Following this incredible story, a farm fan decided to write a children’s book about Chesney’s adventures. A book that should be available for sale to cover some of the research costs incurred.
