Zebra Finally Captured In Tennessee After A Week On The Run—And Becomes A Meme Sensation

Christiana, Tennessee, just south of Nashville, made headlines in a big way in the past week when one a farmer's three zebras escaped and ran free.

Ed the Zebra was caught on a variety of door cams as he ambled comfortably through the suburbs, only to pick up speed when he entered the nearby fields.

One videographer created a hilarious compilation of the zebra's explorations while he was free of the farm.

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Multiple attempts were made to capture the escaped zebra, but it took over a week for a successful attempt. Ed's escapades included wandering through the suburbs, along Interstate 24, which led to part of the interstate having to be closed off for safety purposes, and the surrounding farmland.

Finally, after exploring the suburbs and neigh-boring fields of Tennessee for a week, Ed the Zebra was captured and transported by airlift back to his home, where his owner's other two zebras were surely waiting for him.

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Some could not stop laughing about Ed the Zebra's journey.

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Others were tickled by Ed the Zebra's special airlift ride.

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And of course, there were countless comments comparing Ed the Zebra to Marty the Zebra in Madagascar.

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Though Ed had just arrived at his new home in Christiana alongside two zebra friends, it seems he was much more eager to explore the surrounding area and what his new community had to offer.

He appears incredibly healthy and well cared for in his current living arrangements, but that doesn't mean he might not like to go out, stretch his legs, and see the world a little bit, too!

Fortunately, Ed the Zebra was returned safely home with nothing more than some fun new memes on the internet, hilarious camera footage for days, and a story that his buddies will not believe for a second.