Early last week, a rogue wallaby settled into Highgate Cemetery.
It had previously been spotted on Hampstead Heath.
The Ham and High's exclusive photo of a possible wallaby on Hampstead Heath. Case closed!
Marc Haynes
@amazinghaynes
The Ham and High's exclusive photo of a possible wallaby on Hampstead Heath. Case closed!
The wallaby got to know its new surroundings.
just having a wander, lovely day for it
N6Wallaby
@HighgateWallaby
just having a wander, lovely day for it
Local residents were not impressed.
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But local businesses were quick to welcome the new marsupial.
Welcome to Highgate @HighgateWallaby good to have you here.
Benham & Reeves
@BenhamReeves
Welcome to Highgate @HighgateWallaby good to have you here.
The community learned to love the creature.
The wallaby invited its friends around.
Local animals tweeted insensitive comments to the wallaby.
“@HighgateWallaby: I'm in fine fettle, no need to panic. Thanks @RSPCA_official” Go on. Fuck off back where you came from. #wallabysgohome
kentishtowncats
@kentishtowncats
“@HighgateWallaby: I'm in fine fettle, no need to panic. Thanks @RSPCA_official†Go on. Fuck off back where you came from. #wallabysgohome
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But on Halloween, the wallaby's sojourn was cut short.
Getting V.I.W. treatment, I should get 'captured' more often #fivestarwallaby
N6Wallaby
@HighgateWallaby
Getting V.I.W. treatment, I should get 'captured' more often #fivestarwallaby
It had grown too cocky and had hopped to a local playground.
And its North London jaunt was stopped by the RSPCA.
Goodbye Highgate wallaby. Hop on.
