Arabic version: ت intensifies البحث عن شيطان تسمانيا المفقود في جولد كوست

Wildlife carers are intensifying their search efforts for a missing Tasmanian devil named Mary, who escaped from her enclosure at Paradise Country on the Gold Coast last Tuesday. The search has entered its second week, with a nearly 20-person rescue team working around the clock, employing sniffer dogs and thermal drone technology to locate the elusive marsupial. According to ABC News, the team received a significant lead on Sunday night when Mary was spotted on a home security camera about 2 kilometres from the park.

The sighting has enabled the team to refine their search area, which now includes regions backing onto the Saltwater Creek Reserve. Humane traps have been strategically placed in anticipation of Mary’s movements. Wildlife carers have also discovered devil droppings and remnants of kangaroo and wallaby carcasses in the surrounding bush, indicating that the area could provide adequate resources for her survival.

University of Queensland captive animal expert Al Mucci expressed optimism about Mary’s chances. He noted that as long as she has access to food and water, she can survive comfortably. The current weather conditions are favorable for her, although he cautioned that humans, dogs, and vehicles pose significant threats. Mucci explained that Tasmanian devils can travel about 10 kilometres in a night, often in a non-linear fashion, suggesting Mary is navigating quietly through the neighborhoods and bushland.

In light of the situation, the Department of Primary Industries, which oversees Biosecurity Queensland, is collaborating with Paradise Country to ensure that the park meets its obligations. The park was temporarily closed after Mary’s disappearance was noted during routine morning checks, but it reopened the following day to facilitate the ongoing search efforts.