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Wallaby on the Loose in Berlin’s Spandau as Police Pause Pursuit

Police have paused active pursuit after judging no immediate public-safety threat.

Overview

  • Residents are urged to report sightings to police or the Berlin Animal Catcher, keep their distance, and maintain visual contact so responders can approach.
  • Passersby reported the animal late Sunday morning in western Spandau, but officers lost it after it darted into a nearby forest.
  • Police say they lack specialized gear for marsupials and have only blankets or dog snares available for capture attempts.
  • A Facebook video showing a wallaby hopping down a dark street appears to align with the time it was considered missing, according to police.
  • German media report the animal is about 90 centimeters tall and likely privately owned, with the circumstances of its escape still unclear.