Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lam

Chesney the kangaroo jumped an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin, spending three days on the lam. The young marsupial was spooked by stray dogs and went on the run last week. Sleepless nights followed for his keeper, Debbie Marland, before Chesney quietly approached a group of searchers Saturday and was back home. Chesney and his kangaroo mate Kenny are among 25 animals — including alpacas, highland cows and a camel — at Sunshine Farm, a petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, that’s open in the warmer months. Chesney was tired and hungry but appeared healthy when recaptured. Marland says she’ll install a mesh top on his enclosure to prevent more high-jumping hijinks.

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