A Northumberland zoo has said that it is "shocked and saddened" after the unexpected death of a wallaby that spent 10 days on the loose in the North East.
The wallaby went viral after being spotted on the loose in Chopwell, Gateshead, and was brought to safety after a 12-hour rescue mission involving Blyth Wildlife Rescue, BeastWatchUK (BWUK) and The Lost Dog Trapping Team. He was then taken to a secure home at Northumberland College Zoo at Kirkley Hall, near Ponteland, where he was given the name Choppy.
The marsupial seemed to be enjoying his life in his new home, but it was announced on Wednesday that Choppy had died on Thursday November 24.
