Elmendorf authorities and state wildlife officials are searching for a missing kangaroo after a resident alerted animal control Wednesday morning, and Elmendorf Police Chief Marco Pena confirmed officers were notified about the animal around 8:45 a.m.; the search has focused near Farm-to-Market 327 and Old Corpus Christi Road by Boregas Road while officials ask the public for help but warn against approaching the animal. Texas Parks & Wildlife is assisting, and anyone who spots the kangaroo is asked to call Elmendorf police at (210) 635-8710. KSAT reported initial details of the call and the ongoing search.
The Elmendorf Police Department put out a public appeal Wednesday morning after animal control received a report about a loose kangaroo in the area. Chief Marco Pena told KSAT that officers arrived on the scene following the resident’s call and quickly mobilized search efforts. The unusual nature of the animal drew immediate attention from neighbors and local crews.
Texas Parks & Wildlife has joined the response, bringing expertise in handling wildlife that could pose risks or become stressed by human contact. Those agencies are coordinating to locate the kangaroo while minimizing danger to residents and the animal itself. Officials stressed that trained personnel should handle any capture or containment to avoid injury.
Search teams concentrated their efforts near Farm-to-Market 327 and Old Corpus Christi Road, an area that links into Boregas Road, where sightings or evidence were most likely to be reported. Officers and animal control canvassed neighborhoods and checked likely hiding spots and fences, looking for tracks or signs of an escape. The terrain and suburban layout make the search challenging, so time and local tips are crucial.
Authorities have repeatedly advised that anyone who sees the kangaroo should not approach, chase, or attempt to capture it, since a stressed or cornered animal can react unpredictably. Instead, residents are urged to keep a safe distance, note the animal’s behavior and exact location, and call Elmendorf police without delay. The phone number provided for sightings is (210) 635-8710 so crews can respond and coordinate containment safely.
Chief Marco Pena emphasized the importance of community cooperation while professionals work through the situation, and he thanked residents for their vigilance. Officers relied on local reports to narrow the search area and asked people to check security cameras or outdoor cameras for footage that might show the kangaroo’s movement. Any new information could help officials locate the animal faster and prevent it from wandering into busier roads or more populated spots.
Neighbors described a mix of curiosity and concern as word spread through Elmendorf about the missing animal, with many keeping an eye out but staying clear as instructed. While sightings of exotic animals are rare, the presence of a kangaroo raises questions about how it came loose, so authorities are documenting evidence to trace its origin. Officials want to reunite the animal with its owner or place it into appropriate custody without incident.
Resources on hand include local law enforcement, animal control personnel, and specialists from Texas Parks & Wildlife who can advise on safe capture methods and transport. The combined effort aims to protect the public, the animal, and any responders who may need to handle the situation. For now, the priority remains locating the kangaroo and ensuring a secure, humane resolution.
Anyone with tips, video, or a confirmed sighting is asked to contact Elmendorf police immediately at (210) 635-8710 and to refrain from attempting to intervene. Authorities continue their patrols in the areas around Farm-to-Market 327, Old Corpus Christi Road, and Boregas Road and will update the public through local channels as new information becomes available. Residents who find themselves near the animal should put distance between themselves and the kangaroo and call for help rather than taking action.
