Runaway Zebra Rescued in Dramatic Helicopter Operation

Tennessee Zebra's Great Escape Ends in Helicopter Rescue A week-long search for a runaway zebra in Tennessee concluded with a dramatic helicopter rescue. Ed, a domesticated zebra, escaped from his owner, Laura Ford, over a week ago. His unexpected journey across the state captivated the internet, with numerous videos and photos of Ed's escapades surfacing online. The sheriff's office confirmed that Ed was located in a pasture near a residential neighborhood in central Tennessee. "Ed was safely airlifted via helicopter back to his waiting animal trailer," a spokesperson for the sheriff's office stated. Ford expressed immense relief at Ed's safe return, thanking a team from Texas who assisted in the capture. "It was a long and stressful week," Ford shared, "and I'm so glad it ended this way." The video shows the helicopter operation, highlighting the successful and heartwarming conclusion to Ed's adventure.