Young kangaroo hops around Florida town after brazen escape, owner charged

An unruly kangaroo that escaped from a private owner's enclosure in Saint Cloud, Florida, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a local wildlife reserve.

Officials said the kangaroo's owner, a 27-year-old man, is facing several charges for lacking permits, according to a report from affiliate FOX 35 Orlando.

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"Hickory," who is just over a year old, escaped from his enclosure and was seen hopping down a busy Osceola County road on Monday.