**KANGAROO SPOTTED ROAMING FREE IN FLORIDA**
A bizarre sighting has left residents of a small Florida town scratching their heads after a woman captured video of a kangaroo hopping down the middle of a road.
The unusual encounter took place on Tuesday evening in the town of Ocala, located in Marion County. Local resident, Sarah Johnson, was driving home from work when she spotted the unexpected visitor.
“I was driving down the road when I saw this…this thing hopping down the middle of the road,” Johnson said in an interview. “At first, I thought it was a large dog or a deer, but as I got closer, I realized it was a kangaroo!”
Johnson quickly pulled over and grabbed her phone to record the unusual sight. The video shows the kangaroo, estimated to be around 4-5 feet tall, hopping down the center of the road, seemingly unaware of its surroundings.
“I was amazed,” Johnson said. “I’ve never seen anything like it before. It was like something out of a movie or a zoo.”
The video, which has been shared widely on social media, has sparked curiosity and concern among locals. While some have expressed worry about the safety of the animal, others have been left wondering how it ended up so far from its native Australia.
“I’ve lived in Florida my whole life, and I’ve never heard of a kangaroo being spotted in the wild,” said Ocala resident, Mark Davis. “It’s definitely a strange sighting.”
Wildlife officials have been notified, and an investigation is underway to determine how the kangaroo ended up in Florida.
“We’re taking this very seriously,” said a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. “We’re working to identify the source of the animal and ensure its safe capture and relocation.”
In the meantime, Johnson’s video has become an internet sensation, with many people expressing amazement and delight at the unexpected sighting.
“It’s not every day you see a kangaroo hopping down the road in Florida,” Johnson said with a laugh. “I’m just glad I was able to capture it on video.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of wildlife and the importance of reporting unusual sightings to the authorities.
**UPDATE**
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced that they are working with local authorities to safely capture and relocate the kangaroo. The public is advised to keep a safe distance and not approach the animal.
The incident is still under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
