Missing wallaby found near Walmart after escaping animal sanctuary
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Key Points:
- A 3-foot-tall wallaby named Rex was found safe near a Walmart parking lot in Williamstown, New Jersey, after escaping from the Lots of Love Farm sanctuary earlier that day.
- Volunteers and local shoppers, including Klarissa Harper, spotted Rex and helped locate him, leading to a successful reunion.
- Rex escaped due to an enclosure door not being fully closed when he was moved inside for cold weather, according to the sanctuary's owner.
- Monroe Township Police assisted in the search and emphasized the importance of contacting authorities when encountering loose animals to ensure safety.
- The sanctuary humorously posted a photo of Rex wearing a Walmart vest, suggesting he could be the store's mascot following his adventure.
