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11.01.2024 - 15:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
There is a MEERKAT on the loose on Greater Manchester.
Yep, in Stockport. The animal has escaped from the Reddish Vale Farm in the Reddish Vale Country Park.
He managed to find his way out overnight. The farm believe he has made his way into the vast country park and they're now trying to track him down.
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They shared a photo of him on their Facebook page as they appealed for the public's help to find him. The farm warned that although meerkats are 'very friendly, they can bite if feeling threatened'.
The post on the Reddish Vale Farm page at around 10.30am this morning said: "ATTENTION. One of our meerkats has escaped overnight. We believe he may have made his way on to reddish vale country park.
"If you spot him please do not approach our meerkats are very friendly but can bite if feeling threatened Please call 0161 480 1645 or 07852254933 If you spot him.
"Please share so we can get him back home safe."
At around 1.45pm, the farm confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that the meerkat has not yet been found.
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