CBC News reporter Sarah Leavitt recounted an unusual assignment during a segment on The National: tracking a kangaroo that escaped in Boucherville, Quebec. Leavitt detailed being tasked with following the animal as it hopped through a residential area. The incident involved a surprising and unexpected element to her typical reporting duties. Details surrounding how the kangaroo escaped remain unclear, but the story quickly gained attention for its novelty. Leavitt’s account provided a lighthearted moment, highlighting the unexpected events that can occur in the field of journalism. The kangaroo was eventually contained by authorities.