PERU, Ill. -- A wallaroo broke free from its owner and led police on a wild chase near Peru, Illinois. Neighbors documented what they saw through photos and videos as Wally made his way … PERU, Ill. (AP) — Police in Peru, Illinois, are no strangers to chases — unless what they’re after hops away on two legs. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. Democrats must win both of the state’s Senate elections to gain the Senate majority. Wally the wallaroo is safe at home after taking a tour of Peru Wednesday afternoon. Bureau County Republican. Then it headed south on Illinois 251, a main north-south drag. Fr. A wallaroo jumps along the train tracks Wednesday on Water Street in Peru. “They yelled, ‘It’s not a dog!’ We said ... ‘It’s not a dog, it’s a wallaroo.’”. Follow 'It was lucky of them to be there at the time, because he was kind of giving up'. Ad. Police officers and other volunteers help corner Wally the wallaroo, in Peru, Illinois. An ABC7 viewer shared this video of the wallaroo hopping through LaSalle County residents' yards. “We were screaming and pointing. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Officers in the city about 95 miles (152 kilometers) southwest of Chicago were joined Wednesday afternoon by firefighters and even residents in a two-hour pursuit of a runaway wallaroo that bounded through yards and along streets and roads. Wally eventually made his way into a river. All rights reserved. Then it headed south on Illinois Route 251, a main north-south drag. Wallaroos are an intermediate in size between kangaroos and wallabies. IL. They used a net to fish Wally from the frigid water and into their boat before taking him to shore. “I had to hold back the owner of Wally because he wanted to enter the Illinois River and that would have been tragic,” Bernabei told WLS-TV. Peru Police Chief Douglas Bernabei said he … 2 of 5 Wally the Wallaroo runs past a Peru Police Truck on Third and Schuyler Streets on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Peru, Ill. Wally escaped from his owner Nathan Drewel in … Officer Rusten Sheskey’s shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23, captured on bystander video, turned the nation’s spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. 310 BroadwayCape Girardeau, MO 63701(573) 335-1212. In that scenario, the Senate would be equally divided 50-50 with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris serving as the tie-breaker for Democrats. We dried him off.”, Bernabei said Wednesday was “probably the best day of the year, so far.”. The wallaroo made its way along U.S. Route 6, a main east-west drag through Peru. “We warmed him up. Wayward Wallaroo Rescued From River After Chase In Illinois - Across Illinois, IL - "Today was one of the better days of 2020," police said after Wally's dramatic rescue. PERU, Ill. (AP) — Police in Peru, Illinois, are no strangers to chases — unless what they’re after hops away on two legs. The black marsupial kept Peru police and good Samaritans jumping when he got loose and bounced along the business district on Fourth Street, along Route 251, and the riverfront. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Wally escaped from his … A day later, legal questions and charitable T-shirt sales remain in the wild ride of Wally the Wallaroo. This bloke — named Wally — got away from his owner in LaSalle County. We were saying, ‘Get your net out, get your net out,’” Bernabei told the (Peoria) Journal Star. All Rights Reserved. PERU, Ill. (WLS) -- A wallaroo broke free from its owner and led police on a wild chase near Peru, Illinois. Up Next Close. Peru Police officers and other volunteers help corner Wally the Wallaroo on the train tracks behind Maze Lumber, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Peru… Wallaroo chase in Peru: Wally rescued by fishing boat in Illinois River. Copyright © 2021 WLS-TV. 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(WMBD) — (UPDATE: 7:00 p.m.) — Peru Police managed to rescue a wallaroo on the loose in the LaSalle County city after it was found in the Illinois River Wednesday afternoon. Peru Police officers and other volunteers help corner Wally the Wallaroo on the train tracks behind Maze Lumber, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Peru, Ill. Wally escaped from his owner Nathan Drewel in Peru shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Peru Police officers and other volunteers help corner Wally the Wallaroo on the train tracks behind Maze Lumber, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Peru, Ill. Wally escaped from his owner Nathan Drewel in Peru shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A wallaroo broke free from its owner near Peru in LaSalle County and led police on a wild chase Wednesday afternoon. Peru police officers and volunteers help corner Wally the Wallaroo on Wednesday on the train tracks behind Maze Lumber in Peru. PERU, Ill. — Officers from the Peru Police Department managed to rescue a wallaroo on the loose in the LaSalle County city after it was found in the Illinois River Wednesday afternoon.Police said the wallaroo is a male named Wally. AP. “He was so cold we couldn’t register his temperature on the thermometer,” said veterinarian Allison Spayer. Native to Australia, Wallaroos are larger than wallabies and smaller than kangaroos. Wally the Wallaroo runs past a Peru Police Truck on Third and Schuyler Streets on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Peru, Ill. Wally escaped from his owner Nathan Drewel in Peru shortly after 1 … Police said they planned to verify that Wally’s owner had a permit for a wallaroo. “It was a neat thing to get him out of the river and get him to a warm place and get him treated,” he said. 12-03. Fearing that the marsupial might get hit by a vehicle, Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei shut down nearby roads. Officers in the city about 95 miles (152 kilometers) southwest of Chicago were joined Wednesday afternoon by firefighters and even residents in a two-hour pursuit of a runaway wallaroo that bounded through yards and along streets and roads. PERU, Ill. (WAND) - A wallaroo rescued from a frigid river in central Illinois is back home with his owner Wednesday night. The wallaroo made its way along U.S. 6, a main east-west drag through Peru. December 4, 2020 at 2:51 PM CST - Updated December 4 at 3:51 PM, Complete KFVS12, Heartland’s CW and Grit schedules, Kentucky rolls out COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens, Alabama’s DeVonta Smith becomes 1st WR to win Heisman in 29 years. RELATED: Wallaroo on the loose in Peru, Illinois leads police on wild chase The animal, which is smaller than a kangaroo but larger than a wallaby and part of … Thursday, December 3, 2020 PERU, Ill. (WLS) -- A wallaroo broke free from its owner and led police on a wild chase near Peru, Illinois.