Kangaroo spotted hopping down Detroit street, on leash, is a long way from home

LOCALS were in for a roo-d awakening when a leashed marsupial hopped down the street, with it’s owner running in tow.

Fortunately this is not the kangaroo from Detroit. Source: iStock

Detriot locals were no doubt left stunned upon seeing an Eastern Grey kangaroo hop, while leashed, down the street with a man running in tow.

Luckily, a video of the bizarre event was shared to Twitter, for the internet to jump over.

Guy running around Detroit with a Kangaroo on a leash. Point - Internet. https://t.co/ROvxiuL4Xa pic.twitter.com/fJvwRM3nLY

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) March 28, 2017

And the sight left Aussies just as confused as locals.

@BrionnaLondon @xdannyxbrownx I'm Aussie and this has got me fucked lol

— Big.P (@captial_j) March 28, 2017

The video, shared more than 1000 times, prompted myriad reactions, with some claiming the creature was stolen.

@BarstoolBigCat Not cool. @ all. Poor thing had 2b smuggled in2 US as baby frm Australia, moms killed 2 obtain babies by illegal game trade.

— 🌸Su💤anne🌸 (@princessuzanne5) March 28, 2017

@BarstoolBigCat Dont tell Trumpie, Kango is an illegal wall jumping immigrant. Us Kiwis would recognize our Aussie Cobbers anywhere
😉

— Sarah (@SarahScarpetta) March 29, 2017

Authorities were initially concerned the animal was a victim of the exotic pet trade and sent officers into the neighbourhood to investigate.

However, the roo belonged to one Javon Stacks, who runs a travelling animal show called Exotic Zoo.

He toldMichigan Live: “It was for a birthday party a couple weeks ago.

“There’s not enough room in someone’s home to bring a kangaroo, so we stepped outside.”

He added: “Inner city kids’ parents don’t have enough money to go to the zoo or transportation to go to the zoo.

“When schools invite us ... we perform in the gymnasium. We take 50-60 students every hour and rotate them.”

The zoo aims to educate children about mammals, reptiles, predators, prey, the food chain and more.
It’s intended to bring to life the creatures kids read about in their text books.