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Runaway Zebra Ed Captured in Tennessee After Week-Long Escape

Ed, a runaway zebra, was safely captured in Tennessee after a week-long search, reuniting with his owner following multiple sightings and social media buzz.


Overview

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  • Ed, a pet zebra, escaped in Christiana, Tennessee, shortly after arriving and was reported missing by his owner.
  • After a week of evading capture, Ed was spotted running along Interstate 24, prompting a temporary road closure.
  • Local deputies and aviation crews coordinated a search operation, leading to Ed's capture in a pasture.
  • Ed was airlifted back to safety and reunited with his owner, marking the end of a dramatic week-long chase.
  • The zebra gained significant attention on social media, with numerous memes and posts shared during his escape.

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Emphasizes the successful capture and reunion of a runaway zebra named Ed in Tennessee.

A runaway pet zebra in Tennessee was captured after being loose for over a week and reunited with its owner.

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Ed the zebra was safely captured in a pasture and airlifted back to an animal trailer near a subdivision.

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A zebra running along Interstate 24 caused deputies to temporarily close the road.

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The sheriff's office confirmed that Ed the zebra was captured by aviation crews.

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Ed was airlifted by helicopter and flown back to a waiting animal trailer.

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Multiple sightings were shared on social media.

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Ed the zebra captured after running loose for more than a week in Tennessee
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"…Ed the zebra was captured safely after being located in a pasture near a subdivision in the Christiana community in central Tennessee."

A runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee
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"…The runaway pet zebra that became an internet sensation was captured safely after being on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee."

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