“Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner,” the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media. The zebra, named Ed, was safely recaptured in a pasture in Rutherford County. He was airlifted in a net and flown by helicopter to a trailer so that he could be returned to his owner, AP reported.

The pet zebra, nicknamed “Ed,” was finally captured in a field in Christiana, Tennessee the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said.

A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process was captured Sunday, authorities said.

After a week full of adventures, Ed the pet zebra, is back at his Tennessee home with help from a Texas-based aviation crew. Tango 82 Aviation, based in Fredericksburg, located zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday after he went missing from a new owner May 31 in Christiana,

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, which had been searching for the animal for nearly a week, said that it was found on Sunday and returned to its owner.

Ed the Zebra was rescued Sunday, June 8, 2025, near Christiana, Tenn., after an eight-day escapade that included scampering across Interstate 24. He's seen here dangling from a helicopter, which took him to a waiting animal trailer. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Rutherford County sheriff's deputies say they saw the zebra in a field and continue to track him with a drone.

Ed the zebra is home safe after a dramatic and highly publicized adventure through Middle Tennessee that captivated drivers and residents for more than a week.

By Nick Beres Click here for updates on this story CHRISTIANA, Tennessee (WTVF) — It’s a story that captivated the nation; Ed the Zebra was caught Sunday, one week after he escaped in Rutherford County.

An escaped pet zebra that had been on the lam in Tennessee was captured Sunday after gamboling in the forest for more than a week.

“Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday,” authorities said in a statement posted to Facebook Sunday. Accompanying the statement was a video of Ed spinning around as he was carried by helicopter to a waiting trainer.