Durango Police Capture Escaped Kangaroo Irwin Again

Irwin, a pet red kangaroo in Durango, Colorado, has become a local celebrity and a challenging repeat escape artist for the Durango Police Department, who have had to safely capture him twice after he wandered through neighborhoods. Initially, when Irwin was young, officers were able to coax him into a bag resembling a kangaroo pouch, but during his second escape, his increased size required a different approach, with Officer Shane Garrison safely cornering and carrying him back to a police vehicle. The police department has emphasized public safety and praised their team's patience and care in handling Irwin, highlighting the unusual nature of their job involving animal retrieval. Kangaroos are legal to keep as pets in Colorado, but authorities remind owners to be responsible, especially as Irwin grows larger and more difficult to catch, potentially reaching weights of up to 200 pounds and capable of rapid hopping and powerful kicks. Despite the challenges, Irwin has garnered affection from the community and police alike, who now dub him Durango's most unexpected repeat offender. The ongoing incidents underscore the need for careful containment of exotic pets in residential areas.