Overview
- Buddy escaped the Santa’s Enchanted Forest attraction in Merseyside on December 1, prompting a multi-agency search.
- Merseyside Police requested help from Crosby and Southport Coastguard Rescue Teams and the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust due to the nearby shoreline.
- A police drone tracked the animal once located, with armed officers present as a precaution to manage public safety.
- Hours after the escape, responders found Buddy on the sand dunes at Formby Beach, where a veterinarian administered a sedative for safe recovery.
- Authorities reported no injuries, said the reindeer was returned home unharmed, and confirmed the festive event continued without further issues.