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Cornwall Driver Spots Loose Wallaby Hopping Through Town
25 Aug
Summary
- A wallaby was seen hopping through Liskeard, Cornwall.
- The marsupial was spotted by a local pasty shop owner.
- Police confirmed the wallaby disappeared before officers arrived.
A pasty shop owner in Liskeard, Cornwall, reported the unusual sight of a wallaby on August 25, 2026. Scot Weller was driving into town when he saw the animal hopping along the road. He followed it to ensure its safety, realizing it was a wallaby on the loose.
The marsupial made its way onto the pavement and then disappeared down a side road. Mr. Weller expressed concern for the animal due to the ongoing heatwave, noting it seemed alone. He contacted police, who responded but could not locate the wallaby.
This sighting adds to a growing number of wallaby appearances in the British countryside. A similar animal has been known to roam in north Devon for at least three years, eluding capture efforts by zoo staff. Breeding populations of wallabies exist in areas like the Peak District and Scottish islands.
