Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Runaway Zebra 'Ed' Captured After Week-Long Chase in Tennessee
Ed, a zebra, went missing in Tennessee and became famous online.
He was seen running in streets and on highways for over a week.
People made jokes and shared videos of him.
Finally, authorities found him in a field and brought him back safely.
His owner says he is healthy and unharmed.
A runaway zebra named Ed was captured in Tennessee after being loose for over a week.
Ed was seen on highways and in neighborhoods, and became a social media sensation.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office located Ed in a pasture in Christiana, Tennessee.
Ed was airlifted by a helicopter to be transported back to an animal trailer.
Ed's owner confirmed he is safe and healthy after the recapture.
- Who
- Ed the zebra, and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
- What
- A runaway pet zebra was captured.
- When
- Captured on Sunday, June 8, 2025, after being missing for over a week.
- Where
- Christiana, Tennessee
- Why
- The zebra escaped from its owner.
- Name
- Ed
- Location of Capture
- Christiana, Tennessee
- Involved Agency
- Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
- Duration Missing
- Over a week
- Owner's Statement
- Safe and Healthy
