Summerville police recently rescued a wallaby that escaped into a local resident’s backyard and jumped into a pool. The animal was safely returned to its nearby owner, who also keeps another wallaby and a kangaroo under veterinary care. These exotic pets reportedly have more roaming space than the kangaroo exhibit at Columbia Zoo.​
Incident Details
Officers pursued the marsupial after a social media report, with help from Dorchester County Animal Control for transport. No injuries occurred during the brief chase.​
Local Context
This event highlights occasional exotic animal escapes in South Carolina, similar to prior wallaby incidents in areas like Simpsonville. Such cases often involve private owners or petting zoos rather than wild populations.
