Shy Tasmanian Devil Recaptured After Two Weeks on the Run

Mary, an 'extremely shy' Tasmanian devil, has been recaptured after two weeks on the run from her zoo enclosure. She was found 2km from her home at a Gold Coast theme park.

17 Jun, 02:52 — 17 Jun, 11:31

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Why this matters

Tasmanian devils are an endangered species, making the escape and safe recapture of an individual animal significant for conservation efforts. Their unique biology and shy nature also make such events notable for public interest.

Key entitiesMary Paradise Country Gold Coast

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What sources agree on

A Tasmanian devil named Mary escaped from a wildlife park in Australia.
She was on the run for approximately two weeks.
Mary was recaptured and taken to a hospital for assessment.

Key claims3 unverified

Mary escaped by making an "unexpectedly long jump" out of her enclosure.

unverified·tvn24

Mary was found approximately 2km from her home at Paradise Country.

unverified·The Guardian

Mary was taken to a hospital in an unstable condition after her recapture.

unverified·The Guardian

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Details about Mary's diet while on the run, including finding kangaroo and wallaby remains.

ReportedThe Independent

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The specific date of Mary's escape (June 2).

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The GuardianMostly Factual76d ago

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

Carnivorous animal taken to hospital in an unstable condition after escaping from quarantine facility in Paradise Country on 2 June After two weeks eluding thermal imaging drones and teams of zookeepers, a Tasmanian devil on the run in the Gold Coast has finally been found – and taken to hospital in an unstable condition. The devil, Mary, escaped a quarantine facility in Paradise Country theme park – more than 15,000km north of her native range – in the early morning dark of 2 June, with zook...

By Joe Hinchliffe

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The IndependentMostly Factual75d ago

‘Extremely shy’ Tasmanian devil finally recaptured after two weeks on the run from zoo

Search team finds remains of kangaroo and carcass of wallaby in the area, indicating she had been able to eat while on the run

By Shweta Sharma

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First report: The Guardian · 17 Jun, 02:52|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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The Guardian17 Jun, 02:52First to report

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

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tvn2417 Jun, 11:24

Diabeł tasmański na gigancie. Wystarczył "niespodziewanie długi skok"

The Independent17 Jun, 11:31Latest update

‘Extremely shy’ Tasmanian devil finally recaptured after two weeks on the run from zoo

Story evolution

Escape and Initial SearchJune 2 onwards

Mary, a Tasmanian devil, escaped from a quarantine facility at Paradise Country on June 2, prompting a search.

Extended Search EffortsMid-June

Search teams, including thermal imaging drones, continued to look for Mary for over two weeks.

Recapture and AssessmentJune 17

Mary was finally recaptured and transported to a hospital for evaluation, with some evidence suggesting she had found food.

Shy Tasmanian Devil Recaptured After Two Weeks on the Run

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

‘Extremely shy’ Tasmanian devil finally recaptured after two weeks on the run from zoo

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

Diabeł tasmański na gigancie. Wystarczył "niespodziewanie długi skok"

‘Extremely shy’ Tasmanian devil finally recaptured after two weeks on the run from zoo

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