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Zebras and camels close Indiana I-69—Oh, my!

By Russ and Tiña De Maris
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Grant County Indiana Sheriff on facebook.com

A section of Indiana’s Interstate 69 was closed Saturday morning while zebras and camels strolled about on the median. It was an unexpected situation, but law enforcement officials rose to the circus-like occasion.

Zebras and camels provide new way to stripes

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New way for an officer to get their stripes? Photo: Grant County Indiana Sheriff on facebook.com

The non-native contingent of zebras and camels had been traveling rather anonymously through Grant County on board a semi-trailer. That all stopped when the rig caught fire. The early-morning fire brought the interstate to a halt as the exotic creatures were safely pulled off the trailer.

As zebras grazed on median grass, waiting for transport out, law enforcement officers took time for a few selfies. Happily, none of the animals were hurt. After the mop-up, the interstate was reopened to traffic. Puts a whole new spin on what really is “hump day.”

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Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña went from childhood tent camping to RVing in the 1980s when the ground got too hard. They've been tutored in the ways of RVing (and RV repair) by a series of rigs, from truck campers, to a fifth-wheel, and several travel trailers. In addition to writing scores of articles on RVing topics, they've also taught college classes for folks new to RVing. They authored the book, RV Boondocking Basics.

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Mike
2 years ago

I’m glad none of the animals were ‘wild’….And did not want their picture taken…Or humans too close….

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Neal Davis
2 years ago

Thank you, Russ and Tina! That must have been some sight! 🙂 Safe travels! 🙂

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