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Tasmanian devil Mary found 2km from her Gold Coast theme park home after two weeks on the run

Tasmanian devil Mary found 2km from her Gold Coast theme park home after two weeks on the run

Summary

A Tasmanian devil named Mary escaped from a quarantine area in a Gold Coast theme park and was missing for two weeks. She was found less than 2 kilometers from the park, in poor health, and taken to a veterinary hospital for care.

Key Facts

  • Mary escaped from Paradise Country theme park on June 2 by making a large jump over a fence.
  • The park is more than 15,000 km away from Mary's natural home in Tasmania.
  • CCTV showed Mary on the theme park grounds early on the day she escaped.
  • She was later spotted about 2 km away using home security cameras.
  • Searchers found dead kangaroos and wallabies, plus devil droppings, near where Mary was sighted.
  • Mary was found in an unstable condition near Kopps Road and taken to a specialist vet hospital.
  • Mary’s companion, Mavka, stayed behind in the quarantine area.
  • The animal is two years old and usually shy, so her escape was unusual.
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