ALBA, Texas — One of the kangaroos that serves in an East Texas educational wildlife program was found safe Tuesday after Tropical Storm Beryl made its way out of East Texas.
Quigley, a kangaroo that serves in East Texas branch of Creature Teacher, got out of the door Monday morning from his home in the Lake Fork/Alba area, The Creature Teacher - ETX posted on its Facebook page. Throughout Monday, East Texas saw significant rainfall and wind from Beryl.
In an update, Amanda Galyean, owner of the East Texas franchise, said that Tuesday morning she and her crew saw Quigley back at home despite the rain and storm Monday night.
"I'm very excited. He has not been caught yet. I went out there to get him and he's running circles. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has tried to help us catch him and find him. I've been blown away by your support," Galyean said at the time.
She called the efforts to find the kangaroo heartwarming and touching. He was ultimately picked up around 3 p.m. Tuesday with no injuries and looking very healthy.
Galyean also shared a photo emphasizing Quigley's return, adding that he will be making a few visits to several East Texas libraries. All of these events will be free to attend.
- The Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup Municipal Library on Wednesday at 2 to 3 p.m.
- The Rains County Public Library on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
- The Tyler Public Library on Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m.
- The Crockett Public Library on Saturday at 10 to 11 a.m.
Creature Teacher provides live animal programs for birthdays, schools, scouting events, corporate events, libraries and more in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Tyler and East Texas areas. Galyean, an East Texas native, has 14 years of experience in teaching and administration after receiving her BA in Applied Arts and Sciences from Texas A&M University- Commerce, according to its website.