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Mary the runaway Tassie devil in recovery after being found | 9 News Australia
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1:57Now PlayingMary, the adventurous Tasmanian devil who captured hearts worldwide after staging a dramatic escape, has officially been found safe and well. Following an intensive wildlife tracking operation, conservationists and handlers have successfully located the runaway marsupial, bringing a sigh of relief to the sanctuary team and her global network of social media followers.
The visual package documents the exact moments surrounding her location, capturing the stealthy techniques employed by wildlife teams to retrieve the animal without causing distress. Spotters initially picked up her trail using thermal imaging technology before local rangers moved in to secure the area. Upon initial inspection, wildlife veterinarians confirmed that despite her time navigating the elements on her own, Mary was in remarkably stable physical health. She is currently placed within a designated quiet rehabilitation enclosure, where handlers are carefully monitoring her dietary intake, behavior, and rehydration levels to guarantee an absolute, full recovery before she is reintroduced to her regular public sanctuary habitat.
This special report delivers a comprehensive look at the search and rescue effort, including real-time field footage, interviews with the ecstatic sanctuary handlers who spearheaded the rescue operation, and expert breakdowns regarding the resilient nature of Tasmanian devils when surviving outside their native enclosures.
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