The owner of a dog stolen by a seagull that made national headlines has denied making up the story.
Becca Hill took to social media to issue an appeal after her beloved pet chihuahua was pickled up by a bird and carried off.
The 24-year-old claims the incident was witnessed by her partner on Sunday afternoon (July 21), reports Devon Live .
Speaking to the Sun she said: "I don’t know how people can be so awful.
"People have been saying I made it all up but my boyfriend saw it all.
"I’m just hoping he’s been dropped somewhere and can’t get out, or he’s on a roof and can’t get down.
“But until I know exactly what’s happened I won’t be able to rest – he’s my baby and I really miss him and want him back home. I’m in bits.”
Gizmo is still missing and several people are attempting to find the four-year-old dog. Anyone with information is asked to call 07774724797.
An RSPB spokesman said: "This must be extremely upsetting for the dog's owner. Fortunately these types of incidents are very rare and not typical gull behaviour."
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