A runaway Zebra nicknamed "Ed" on social media caused a May 31 traffic jam on Interstate 24, a Rutherford County Sheriff's spokeswoman confirmed.

A deputy used a drone to find an escaped zebra nicknamed "Ed" on June 6 in a field near the Christiana community, a press release said.

Anyone seeing the zebra should let authorities handle the equine animal known for strength even if smaller than a typical horse, said Jim Bartoo, spokesman for the Nashville Zoo. "Their kick can ...

"Their kick can crush a lion’s skull in defense ... The family that owns the zebra brought the animal to their Rutherford County home May 30 before discovering the striped four-legged equine ...

"Their kick can crush a lion’s skull ... roam and call authorities if they see it. Should the zebra escape again, those who see the wild animal should contact the Rutherford County Sheriff's ...