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Search Resumes for Frankie, Young Flamingo Who Escaped Cornwall Sanctuary

Paradise Park says teams are tracking public reports after the clipped-wing bird took flight on Sunday.

Overview

  • Paradise Park confirmed on Monday that Frankie has not been found and that searches are ongoing.
  • Staff have responded to multiple local sightings reported through social media and community messages.
  • Frankie was last seen at the park at 8am on Sunday before a 10:15am report near Porthtowan, about 13 miles away by road.
  • Sightings later placed the bird above Hayle River and Copperhouse Pool between midday and 2pm on Sunday.
  • Keepers say the young female managed to fly despite clipped feathers and have asked the public to report any new sightings.