Runaway Tasmanian devil Mary recaptured after two-week search

A Tasmanian devil named Mary, who escaped from her enclosure at the Gold Coast's Paradise Country theme park two weeks ago, has been successfully recaptured. The two-year-old marsupial made a daring escape on June 2, with staff describing her departure as an "abnormally large leap." Wildlife staff and specialists launched an extensive two-week search, employing sniffer dogs, thermal drone technology, and humane traps in an effort to locate and safely retrieve Mary. Signs suggested the devil was coping well in the wild, with carers finding droppings and the remains of kangaroo and wallaby carcasses, indicating she had found food sources. The surrounding environment was also noted to provide favorable conditions for her survival. However, when Mary was found last night in nearby bushland, she was in an "unstable condition." A spokesperson for Village Roadshow Theme Parks confirmed she was rushed to a specialist veterinary hospital, where her condition has since been stabilized. The experienced wildlife team at Paradise Country is continuing to provide care, and Mary remains at the hospital for further diagnostic testing.

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