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A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee
- A pet zebra named Ed escaped from its owners in Rutherford County, Tennessee, on May 31, 2025, and was captured on June 8 in Christiana.
- Ed ran along highways and hid in wooded areas for over a week, prompting law enforcement and local officials to track and contain him.
- Officers used a drone to locate Ed near Interstate 24, then tranquilized and airlifted him by helicopter back to an animal shelter.
- The zebra, legal to own in Tennessee without special permits, became a social media sensation, with memes and viral videos calling him a symbol of joy and unity.
- Ed’s owners confirmed his safe return and good health, while the episode raised scrutiny over private ownership of exotic animals in Tennessee.
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You have to see this! Pet zebra on the loose gets captured, airlifted to safety
A pet zebra that escaped in Tennessee was captured and airlifted to safety before being returned to its owner. | Courtesy Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Facebook SOMETHING YOU DON’T SEE EVERYDAY — A runaway pet zebra that quickly became an internet sensation was rescued in dramatic fashion on Sunday. The zebra, named Ed, was reported missing by his owner in Tennessee on May 31, 2025, according to a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Facebook…
The United States is a country that often leaves unusual images almost every day. And what has happened during the last few days in the state of Tennessee has been quite surreal, a story that has been starred by the zebra Ed. The equidae has become a viral attraction for many of the inhabitants living around the Christiana community in central Tennessee. The animal arrived in the area on May 30. The next day, Ed escaped and its owners quickly we…
Special Delivery: Escaped zebra flying high on journey home after rescue | News Channel 3-12
By Robb Coles Click here for updates on this story CHRISTIANA, Tennessee (WTVF) — After more than a week on the loose, a zebra that the public has named Ed has been captured and returned to his owner. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said crews rescued the zebra from a field in Christiana Sunday morning, ending a search that had captured worldwide attention. It was an exciting morning for many neighbors in the Buchanan Estates subdivis…
The zebra had been seen previously on the security camera of a private home.
A zebra named Ed escaped from a private property in Tennessee and was on the loose for more than a week. He got a taste of freedom, roaming neighborhoods, streets and forests, becoming an internet sensation in the process. He was finally captured on Sunday and brought home by helicopter.
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