A Quebec zoo says a crimson kangaroo is doing nicely after it was captured after several days on the lam on Montreal’s South Shore.
The Granby Zoo says the animal is consuming usually and resting up after 4 days of bouncing across the fields close to Boucherville.
Quebec’s Atmosphere Division confirmed that the animal that was reported free on Friday was lastly captured on Tuesday.
The division says its preliminary investigation suggests the animal was being stored illegally in services that didn’t adjust to Quebec laws.
Animal safety group Galahad SPCA has mentioned it believed the kangaroo escaped from a horse steady the place it was being stored with out the mandatory permits.
@anikka1234 un kangourou à boucherville😍 – nous n’avons pas toucher/déranger le kangourou -la faune a déjà été avisé #KangourouBoucherville #Boucherville
The Granby Zoo says the kangaroo is recovering in an area away from the general public eye whereas authorities determine a long-term plan for it.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed June 17, 2026.