INCLUDING AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. >> THIS IS IN THE OUTBACK. ITS FORT MYERS BEACH. AND THAT IS A KANGAROO WEARING A DIAPER FOLKS AND ON A LEASH. >> A VIEWER SENT THIS INTO OUR NEWSROOM. YOU CAN SEE SOMEONE BUT THE ANIMAL ON THE LEASH THERE. >> AND IS IT, ISN’T IT? >> WE SHOW THIS VIDEO TO FWC. THE AGENCY SAYS IN FLORIDA YOU CAN OWN A KANGAROO, BUT YOU DO NEED A PERMIT. NOW THE AGENCY IS LOOKING INTO WHETHER THE OWNER DOES HAVE A PERMIT TO OWN THIS EXOTIC ANIMAL. YOU’RE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE DOGS ON FORT MYERS BEACH. I WONDER IF THERE’S WRITTEN THE RULES ABOU

A kangaroo sighting turned some heads along Fort Myers Beach on Sunday.Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating whether the kangaroo’s owner has all the required state permits.According to FWC officials, kangaroos are classified as Class 3 wildlife in Florida, and a permit is required to possess or exhibit them. The FWC also said local counties and municipalities can enforce their own ordinances and restrictions regarding the ownership of non-native wildlife.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. —

A kangaroo sighting turned some heads along Fort Myers Beach on Sunday.

Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating whether the kangaroo’s owner has all the required state permits.

According to FWC officials, kangaroos are classified as Class 3 wildlife in Florida, and a permit is required to possess or exhibit them. The FWC also said local counties and municipalities can enforce their own ordinances and restrictions regarding the ownership of non-native wildlife.

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