An escaped pet zebra named 'Zebra Ed' was safely reunited with its owner after an eight-day search and a dramatic helicopter rescue in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office located the zebra near Interstate 24 and returned it on Sunday.
Runaway zebra's wild adventure comes to an end after dramatic helicopter rescue
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An escaped pet zebra named 'Zebra Ed' was safely reunited with its owner after an eight-day search and a dramatic helicopter rescue in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office located the zebra near Interstate 24 and returned it on Sunday.
Trending- 1 May 30: 'Zebra Ed' arrived in Christiana.
- 2 May 31: 'Zebra Ed' reported missing by its owner; Deputy Ryan Keach located it near Interstate 24 and shut down traffic lanes.
- 3 June 6: 'Zebra Ed' spotted again in a field near Ridgewood Drive in Christiana; sheriff's office used a drone and worked with a veterinarian.
- 4 June 8 (Sunday): 'Zebra Ed' rescued safely by Tango 82 aviation crews and returned to its owner.
- Zebra Ed was safely reunited with its owner
- Temporary traffic disruptions on Interstate 24
- Increased public awareness of the zebra's story
What: An escaped pet zebra, 'Zebra Ed,' was located and rescued by helicopter, returning it to its owner.
When: The zebra arrived in Christiana on May 30, was reported missing on May 31, spotted again on Friday, June 6, and rescued on Sunday, June 8, after an eight-day search.
Where: Rutherford County, Tennessee, specifically near Interstate 24, a pasture near Buchanan Estates subdivision, a wooded area off Interstate 24 (between Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Epps Mill Road exits), and near Ridgewood Drive in Christiana.
Why: The zebra escaped from its owner's care.
How: The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, utilizing Tango 82 aviation crews and a drone camera, located 'Zebra Ed' and lifted it by helicopter out of a wooded area. Deputies also temporarily shut down traffic lanes on Interstate 24 during earlier sightings for public safety.