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Crete Chaos: Wallaby on the Run in Illinois, Sparks Town-wide Search
CRETE, ILLINOIS Local authorities are on high alert following a unique report: a wallaby named Rupert is on the loose in Crete.
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2023-09-14T17:17:08+00:00
CRETE, ILLINOIS Local authorities are on high alert following a unique report: a wallaby named Rupert is on the loose in Crete. The Crete Police Department is asking residents to stay vigilant as they conduct a search for the exotic animal, which was reported missing earlier today.
Authorities have not specified how the wallaby escaped or who owns the animal, but they are urging anyone who spots Rupert to refrain from approaching him. Instead, the public is encouraged to call the non emergency line to report his location. Despite the unusual nature of the report, the police are taking the search seriously to ensure the safety of both the wallaby and the local community.