FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — There will be no court for this kangaroo.
Authorities responded to a rare call for service Thursday morning — a kangaroo on the loose hopping through a South Florida neighborhood.
Police were able to get a dog leash around the marsupial's neck and safely get it into the back of a patrol car, WSVN reported.
Who caught a glimpse of #FLPD’s newest mate hoping through our community this morning?
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@FLPD411) July 16, 2020
Officers in District 2 worked together to safely capture this kangaroo and turn it over to the South Florida Wildlife Center. pic.twitter.com/y4rZ5QQApS
Fort Lauderdale police turned over the kangaroo to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, WPLG reported.
The @MyFWC will be taking care of the kangaroo rescued from wandering the streets of the city this morning. Fort Lauderdale code does not allow exotic animals like this within the city limits. @FTLCityNews @wsvn @CBSMiami @WPLGLocal10 @nbc6 @AC360 @ABC pic.twitter.com/n06Cg58xr6
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@FLPD411) July 16, 2020
It was taken to the South Florida Wildlife Center, WPTV reported.
The kangaroo is safe and now in the custody of @MyFWC pic.twitter.com/vTWxzpuBlD
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@FLPD411) July 16, 2020
Where the kangaroo came from is still unclear.
No one was injured.
Here’s an update on our kangaroo @ABC @CBS12 @CBSMiami @WPLGLocal10 @nbc6 @NBCNews @ABCaustralia pic.twitter.com/WoXjSOnphc
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@FLPD411) July 16, 2020
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