An escaped zebra named Ed has been spotted nearly a week after escaping its owners in Tennessee, officials say. Using a drone, Rutherford County sheriff's deputies saw the zebra in a field near Christiana, about 40 miles southeast of Nashville. They continue to track the animal with the drone, the sheriff's office said. "We don't want to scare the zebra," Sheriff's Cpl. Sean White said. "We need time to get him to calm down.
Main Idea: Rutherford County sheriff’s deputies are tracking an escaped zebra named Ed with a drone and are trying to rescue it safely.
Key Points:
The zebra search can put deputies and nearby residents at risk and may use local public resources.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is using a drone and a veterinarian to try to find and safely recover the animal, which may reduce harm.
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Central public agency tracking the escaped zebra with a drone and requesting veterinary help.
Named CEO of Born Free USA quoted on the welfare concerns.
Animal advocacy nonprofit quoted criticizing the zebra’s captivity and escape.
Named zebra owner involved in the animal’s escape and public naming.
Named sheriff’s spokesperson quoted explaining the tracking and capture effort.
Named zebra owner involved in the animal’s escape and public naming.
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