On September 18, Durango police pursued and captured an escaped kangaroo in Colorado.

On September 18, Durango, Colorado police pursued a loose red kangaroo that had escaped its owner's home. Body camera footage showed the officers capturing the animal, which was returned to its owner unharmed. The incident, humorously dubbed a "hop pursuit," highlighted that owning a red kangaroo is legal in Colorado. The police department joked about potential roles for the kangaroo, including emotional support or drug-sniffing duties.