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March 29, 2026
Chesney the kangaroo found three days after hopping away from farm
Marsupial escaped from enclosure at Wisconsin’s Sunshine Farm on Wednesday after he was spooked by stray dogs
TL;DR
- A kangaroo named Chesney escaped from Sunshine Farm in Necedah, Wisconsin, after stray dogs rushed his enclosure.
- The 16-month-old kangaroo eluded searchers for three days, covering an estimated 3-mile radius.
- Heat-seeking drones were used in the search, and community members assisted in looking for the animal.
- Chesney was found nestled under a tree and was eventually coaxed back by his keeper, Debbie Marland, and her friend Stacy Brereton.
- The kangaroo was hungry and tired but otherwise healthy and will receive a veterinary checkup.
- Sunshine Farm plans to add a mesh top to the enclosure to prevent future escapes.