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News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ed The Zebra, Captured After Week-Long Escape, Is Now An Internet Star
Last Updated: Ed, a zebra that had gone missing in Tennessee, managed to stay on the loose for an entire week before being safely recaptured and flown out by air. In a bizarre yet captivating story out of Christiana, Tennessee, a zebra named Ed became an unlikely celebrity after escaping his owner and embarking on a wild, week-long adventure. The drama began on May 31, when Ed broke free and began roaming through neighbourhoods, startling residents and even weaving through traffic on a nearby interstate. Videos and sightings of the striped fugitive quickly made their way online, turning Ed into a viral sensation as people across the country followed his journey. Authorities and local volunteers tried repeatedly to capture him, but the crafty zebra managed to stay one step ahead. Finally, on June 8, after more than a week on the run, the chase came to an end when Ed was safely located and captured with the help of aviation crews. The runaway zebra's journey may be over, but his legendary escape is one the town won't forget anytime soon. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook that the aviation team Tango 82 successfully found Zebra Ed and brought him back to his owner on Sunday. Who Is Ed? Read All About His Great Escape Ed went missing on May 31, a day after being brought to his new home in Christiana, Tennessee. Recently purchased by a private owner, who has opted to stay anonymous, Ed's unexpected escape quickly triggered a large-scale search and drew public attention. His wild adventure kicked off when he was seen sprinting down Interstate 24, forcing officials to temporarily close sections of the highway to protect both drivers and the zebra. Although several attempts were made to catch him, Ed proved elusive, with numerous sightings reported in local neighbourhoods and nearby wooded areas over the following days. As Ed's runaway journey unfolded, social media lit up with videos, memes, and jokes, placing the zebra in all sorts of hilarious situations. One viral meme showed him casually eating at a Waffle House, while others imagined him sightseeing across Tennessee or holding a cardboard sign by the roadside. The internet quickly embraced Ed's escapades, turning him into a local legend with hashtags like #EdTheZebra gaining traction and fuelling his rise as an online sensation. After over a week on the run, Ed was found near Buchanan Estates on June 8. In a dramatic helicopter rescue, crews airlifted him in a net to safety. The video of his mid-air recovery quickly went viral. Is it legal to own a zebra? Yes, in Tennessee, zebras are considered Class III animals, meaning no special permits are needed to keep one. However, experts strongly advise against it. Zebras are unpredictable, sometimes aggressive, and have complex needs that are difficult to manage at home. Ed's escape is a clear reminder of the risks involved in owning exotic wildlife. First Published: June 10, 2025, 16:35 IST News viral Ed The Zebra, Captured After Week-Long Escape, Is Now An Internet Star
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Runaway pet zebra captured and airlifted home after a week on the run
Ed the Zebra has been filmed flying high as he was airlifted back to his owners in Tennessee after spending more than a week on the run and dodging police by diving into a wood A runaway pet zebra who gave motorists a shock by darting amidst traffic has now been caught in dramatic video in an airlift back to his owners after more than a week on the run. Ed the Zebra became an internet star as he evaded attempts by police in Tennessee to recapture him by bolting into woods, but his bid for freedom came to an end on Sunday when he was finally recaptured, said authorities. A video shared by cops on social media showed Ed wrapped in a net with his head sticking out the top as he was carried by a helicopter to a trailer. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirmed the zebra was captured safely by an aviation crew after being located in a pasture near a subdivision in the Christiana community in central Tennessee. 'Ed was airlifted and flown by helicopter back to a waiting animal trailer,' the sheriff's office said in a statement. Ed had arrived in Christiana on May 30, the sheriff's office said and his owner had reported him missing the next day. The zebra was spotted and filmed running along Interstate 24, forcing deputies to shut the roadway but on that occasion he gave police the slip by heading into woodland. There were several sightings posted to social media of the striped animal and Ed was filmed trotting through a neighbourhood. The zebra quickly became the subject of internet memes. One fake posting showed Ed dining at a Waffle House, a southern staple. Others had him visiting other Tennessee cities or panhandling on the side of the road. The full statement by authorities following his recapture read: "Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday. "Ed was located in a pasture located near the Buchanan Estates subdivision near Interstate 24. Sheriff's deputies established command with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Sunday morning. "Deputies were on standby for safety of the residents who live nearby. Ed was airlifted and flown by helicopter back to a waiting animal trailer. He became an international sensation through social media memes throughout the country. The zebra originally arrived in Christiana May 30. His owner reported him missing the next day. "Drivers on Interstate 24 watched him scampering across the highways in both the eastbound and westbound lanes Saturday. He escaped into a wooded area and disappeared until being spotted Thursday. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office appreciates the THP and TWRA for their assistance in the successful rescue." The pursuit of Ed came a month after a kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of motorway in Alabama before state troopers and the animal's owner wrangled the wayward marsupial. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the kangaroo was spotted hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and Auburn. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the road. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture her, Capt Jeremy J Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him."
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
Who is Ed, the pet zebra airlifted back home after a whole week
Imagine being on the run for a week, and they airlift you back to your home! In an unexpected turn of events, Ed, a pet zebra in Christiana, Tennessee, became an overnight viral sensation after a week-long adventure that saw him elude authorities and disrupt traffic. Ed escaped from his owner in Tennessee on May 31 and was spotted running through residential neighborhoods and on an interstate. After more than a week, the search finally came to an end on Sunday, June 8, when the zebra was captured by aviation crews. 'Rutherford County Sheriff's Office [RCSO] is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday,' the sheriff's office said in a statement on Facebook . Who Is Ed? Ed is a zebra who was reported missing on May 31, a day after arriving at his new home in Christiana. His owner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, had recently acquired him, and the zebra's sudden disappearance sparked a widespread search effort. The great escape Ed's escapades began when he was spotted running along Interstate 24, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down parts of the highway for safety reasons. Despite efforts to capture him, Ed managed to evade capture, leading to multiple sightings in residential neighborhoods and wooded areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Overnight internet sensation As Ed continued his great adventures, social media users began sharing videos and memes featuring the zebra in various humorous scenarios. One popular meme depicted Ed dining at a Waffle House, a beloved Southern chain, while others imagined him visiting different Tennessee cities or even panhandling on the side of the road. These creative posts contributed to Ed's status as an internet sensation, with hashtags like #EdTheZebra trending online. The end of an adventure After more than a week on the run, Ed was finally located in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision on June 8. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, initiated a daring helicopter rescue operation. Aviation crews used a net to airlift Ed, who was suspended mid-air with his legs dangling, to a waiting animal trailer. Video footage of the rescue quickly circulated online, showcasing the dramatic operation and Ed's safe return. But, can you own a zebra? In Tennessee, owning a zebra is legal, as they are classified as Class III animals that do not require special permits. However, experts caution against keeping zebras as pets due to their unpredictable nature and potential for aggression. Zebras are wild animals with specific needs that are challenging to meet in a domestic setting. The incident with Ed highlights the complexities and responsibilities associated with wild and exotic pet ownership. Goth Icon Elvira Haunts Meghan Markle With Hair Clapback One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Runaway zebra's wild adventure comes to an end after dramatic helicopter rescue
An escaped pet zebra has been reunited with its owner after an eight-day search across a Tennessee county. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that "celebrity Zebra Ed" had been "rescued safely." "Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday," officials wrote in the post. The runaway zebra was found near Interstate 24 "in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision," the sheriff's office said. Escaped Zebra Caught On Camera Running Along Busy Tennessee Roadway As Chaos Forces Lane Closures Video of the rescue shows "Zebra Ed" being lifted high in the air by a helicopter out of a wooded area. Read On The Fox News App "Zebra Ed" originally arrived in Christiana on May 30, according to officials, and he was reported missing one day later by his owner. The sheriff's office didn't say how or where the owners got the zebra, or where it was being housed at the time of its escape. Beloved Pet Makes Daring Escape From Animal Hospital After Surgery And Travels 3 Miles To Get Home Deputies said he escaped into a wooded area off Interstate 24, where he was spotted by bystanders "wreaking havoc," between Joe B. Jackson Parkway and the Epps Mill Road exits. Deputy Ryan Keach located the zebra near the interstate and shut down one lane of traffic for travelers' safety on May 31, the sheriff's office told Fox News Digital. "After the zebra crossed the interstate, deputies closed both the eastbound lanes toward Chattanooga and the westbound lanes toward Nashville," the agency said. Baby Gorilla Found In Plane Cargo Recovering At Turkish Zoo "Zebra Ed" was not spotted again for several days following the May 31 sighting, officials said. Prior to Sunday's rescue operation, Ed was spotted again on Friday, June 6, in a field near Ridgewood Drive in Christiana. The sheriff's office announced that deputies saw him through a drone camera and were working with a veterinarian to safely rescue the animal. "We don't want to scare the zebra," RCSO Cpl. Sean White said. "We need time to get him to calm down." The sheriff's office did not disclose what is next for "Zebra Ed." Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano and Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Original article source: Runaway zebra's wild adventure comes to an end after dramatic helicopter rescue
Fox News
08-06-2025
- Fox News
Runaway zebra's wild adventure comes to an end after dramatic helicopter rescue
An escaped pet zebra has been reunited with its owner after an eight-day search across a Tennessee county. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that "celebrity Zebra Ed" had been "rescued safely." "Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday," officials wrote in the post. The runaway zebra was found near Interstate 24 "in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision," the sheriff's office said. Video of the rescue shows "Zebra Ed" being lifted high in the air by a helicopter out of a wooded area. "Zebra Ed" originally arrived in Christiana on May 30, according to officials, and he was reported missing one day later by his owner. The sheriff's office didn't say how or where the owners got the zebra, or where it was being housed at the time of its escape. Deputies said he escaped into a wooded area off Interstate 24, where he was spotted by bystanders "wreaking havoc," between Joe B. Jackson Parkway and the Epps Mill Road exits. Deputy Ryan Keach located the zebra near the interstate and shut down one lane of traffic for travelers' safety on May 31, the sheriff's office told Fox News Digital. "After the zebra crossed the interstate, deputies closed both the eastbound lanes toward Chattanooga and the westbound lanes toward Nashville," the agency said. "Zebra Ed" was not spotted again for several days following the May 31 sighting, officials said. Prior to Sunday's rescue operation, Ed was spotted again on Friday, June 6, in a field near Ridgewood Drive in Christiana. The sheriff's office announced that deputies saw him through a drone camera and were working with a veterinarian to safely rescue the animal. "We don't want to scare the zebra," RCSO Cpl. Sean White said. "We need time to get him to calm down." The sheriff's office did not disclose what is next for "Zebra Ed." Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
