A runaway kangaroo led Alabama authorities on an unexpected chase, forcing a highway shutdown and baffling motorists unused to marsupials interrupting their commutes. Runaway kangaroo, highway chaos, and Alabama oddities collide for the ultimate roadside spectacle that’s hopping straight into viral weirdness.

After a chaotic two-hour chase, the runaway kangaroo was safely corralled by animal control near Birmingham, ending Alabama’s most unexpected traffic jam. As news of the runaway kangaroo spread, social media dubbed the marsupial “Skip,” immortalizing this highway hop.