Meet Chesney: Kangaroo in denim diaper on the run, zoo says ‘he is not mean or dangerous’

A rare and unexpected situation from Wisconsin is getting attention as a simple day at a petting zoo turned into a search operation. A kangaroo escaping its enclosure is not something people hear about often, and this case has now become a matter of concern for both officials and locals. With regular updates coming in, the focus right now is on finding the animal safely without causing stress.

Escape from Sunshine Farm

As mentioned in a report by the New York Times, the incident started at Sunshine Farm petting zoo in Necedah, where a kangaroo named Chesney managed to get out. The zoo shared the information earlier in the week, which led to immediate action.

The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office is also involved and is keeping track of the situation along with the zoo team.

Kangaroo seen moving around

After escaping, Chesney has been spotted in nearby areas. Officials described one of the sightings in a straightforward manner. As quoted in the New York Times report, they said he was “bouncing through the area of 23rd & 9th like he’s training for the Olympics.”

Despite being seen multiple times, he has not been captured yet.

Denim diaper detail noticed

Another point that caught attention was that Chesney was earlier seen wearing a denim diaper. This was visible in a photo shared by authorities.

Later, the zoo clarified that he was not wearing the diaper when he went missing.

Search efforts continue

The zoo has been trying to locate him using different methods. They even carried out drone searches, but those efforts did not help.

As mentioned in the report, sharing concern about the situation, the zoo said, “I’m sure he is cold and scared beyond belief. He has never been outside at night or in the dark.”

Fresh sighting reported

There have been some recent updates as well. The zoo said Chesney was seen again in the same area.

According to them, he was spotted on a street corner “a house over” from where he had been seen earlier that morning.

Public given clear instructions

The zoo has asked people not to panic if they see the kangaroo. They have also said that he is not dangerous but is likely scared.

“He is not mean or dangerous, but very scared. Calling him should not scare him, but definitely don’t chase him,” the zoo said, as quoted in the report.

They also added, “The calmer you stay, the calmer he will stay.”

Situation still under watch

At present, Chesney is still out, and the search is ongoing. Authorities and the zoo are continuing their efforts, hoping for a safe return soon.
Thumb image: Facebook/ Juneau County Sheriff's Office