A pet kangaroo is on the loose in Pierson, Florida, and residents are encouraged to keep their eyes open and report any sightings to the local wildlife commission.

A kangaroo is on the run in Florida after surviving a close bear encounter, officials said. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media to share a photo of a kangaroo hopping along the side of a road in Pierson, about a 55-mile drive north of Orlando.

An unusual animal was spotted hopping around Volusia County, after it reportedly escaped its enclosure, according to NBC affiliate WESH.

A kangaroo was spotted hopping around Volusia County after escaping its enclosure on Thursday, according to officials. "Never expected to see a kangaroo," said Tyler Faller, who lives nearby. "That's unbelievable.

The marsupial was spotted near Buckles Road in Pierson by a resident who shared a photo on Facebook. The sheriff's office has begun the search.

Deputies in Volusia County are searing for a kangaroo that is on the run. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood posted online that the kangaroo was reported missing in the Pierson area. “Just when you think you’ve seen it all.