A kangaroo that had been missing in Germany for six months was discovered approximately 50 miles from its home.

On July 9, German media reported that a kangaroo that escaped from its owner on New Year's Eve has been safely recovered.

On July 4, 2021, a marsupial was discovered in Lüdersdorf, a municipality located northwest of Hamburg, as reported by RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND), a German news outlet.

A kangaroo had escaped from Sternberg, a town over 50 miles away from Lüdersdorf, according to the report.

RND reported that the man who discovered the kangaroo, which was dubbed "Skippy" by another German publication, kept the animal in a pen and informed the owner of its recovery.

During the six months Skippy was on the loose, it was unclear where he went, according to RND.

Skippy's specific kangaroo species was also not reported.

Since his Dec. 31 escape from his enclosure, Skippy has been seen multiple times in March, but all attempts to capture him have been unsuccessful.

According to NDR, Jens Kohlhaus, Skippy's owner, kept "several" kangaroos.

"The report stated that Kohlhaus has attempted to capture the animal multiple times, but it has been challenging due to Skippy's ability to leap 12 meters (36 feet) and climb three meters (nine feet)."

In March, NDR reported that police were called multiple times due to sightings of Skippy in Sagsdorf, Germany, but each time the animal escaped before their arrival.

In March, Kolhaus stated that Skippy, who is not dangerous, enjoys eating carrots as treats.

Kangaroo escapes have made news across the world in recent months.

In May, two kangaroos escaped from a farm in Lufkin, Texas, but unlike Skippy, they were found and returned within hours.

A video of a loose kangaroo in Lufkin, Texas, went viral on social media after it was produced by the police department in response to a call about the animal.

In some regions of the world, kangaroos are legally kept as pets and on farms, although they are native to Australia and New Guinea.

According to the Bush Heritage Australia website, they prefer warmer climates and consume grass, ferns, leaves, and fruit.