Ed the Zebra’s Great Escape: One year since viral Tennessee zebra captured by helicopter

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — One year after a runaway zebra turned a quiet Rutherford County community into the center of a nationwide spectacle, Ed the zebra is still being remembered for the adventure that captured hearts across the country.

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office marked the anniversary Monday, noting that Ed first made headlines on June 1, 2025, when he was spotted galloping along Interstate 24 near the Buchanan Road exit in Christiana.

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