On-the-run hamster pops back up - Update

A hamster who evaded an army of would-be rescuers, including a troop of firemen, while on the run for eight days has returned safe and sound.

Fudgie finally crawled from a hole in a kitchen floor into her cage at six-year-old Zoe Appleby's Dunbar home.

Zoe's mother, Angela Appleby, said it was a great relief because she was only looking after the hamster for a friend.



"It has been a nightmare because the children have been devastated and we have been up until the early hours each night listening for Fudgie because hamsters become more active at night.

"I have been so upset and worried for this little pet and Zoe, who is a very sensitive little girl, has been heartbroken and really sobbing about it."

She added: "We are over the moon that Fudgie has finally returned." Fudgie will be returned to her owners later today.