Missing Kangaroo Reported Struck by Semi-Trailer Truck in Columbia County
A missing kangaroo in the Portage area of Columbia County was reported to have been struck by a semi-trailer truck near Highway 78 and Old U Road.
Madison, WI, September 29, 2026 —
An incident involving a missing kangaroo and a semi-trailer truck was reported in the Portage area of Columbia County. The event occurred near the intersection of Highway 78 and Old U Road.
According to reports, a kangaroo that had been noted as missing in the vicinity was struck by a large commercial vehicle, specifically a semi-trailer truck. The exact circumstances surrounding the kangaroo being missing prior to the incident were not detailed.
Further details regarding the condition of the kangaroo following the collision were not provided in the initial report. Similarly, information concerning the driver of the semi-trailer truck, including their identity or any potential impact on their operations, was not specified.
The location of the incident, near Highway 78 and Old U Road, places it within a rural or semi-rural area of Columbia County, which can sometimes present challenges for wildlife encountering roadways. Specifics about how the kangaroo came to be on the roadway or the timeline leading up to the event are also missing.
Official reports concerning any potential animal welfare checks or investigations into the incident were not made available. The status of the semi-trailer truck and its cargo, if any, is also unknown. Authorities have not released further information regarding this specific occurrence.
The initial report of a missing kangaroo in the Portage area serves as the primary information available, preceding the report of the collision. Without additional details, the full scope of the event remains unclear. The response from local animal control or wildlife agencies, if any, has not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Calahan Steed on www.wmtv15news.com, see more information here.
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