The wallaby that went viral on social media after being spotted on the loose in Gateshead has been rescued by volunteers today, more than a week after it was found wandering the streets.
Residents in Chopwell were shocked to see a wallaby outside their home on Wednesday, October 19, and after sharing footage of the unusual sighting on Facebook it racked up thousands of shares from dumbfounded members of the community.
But 10 days after being spotted on the loose, volunteers from the community, Blyth Wildlife Rescue, BeastWatch UK (BWUK) and The Lost Dog Trapping Team have managed to rescue the wanderer and bring him to safety. And after a 12-hour rescue mission the wallaby has been appropriately named 'Choppy' by volunteers.
