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Katy Clifton

Tree frog from Costa Rica found in box of bananas at Lidl

A tree frog from Costa Rica was found at a Nottingham Lidl (Picture: RSPCA)

A tree frog from Costa Rica has been found more than 5,000 miles from home in a box of Lidl bananas.

The frog was found on Sunday by staff at the store in Netherfield, Nottinghamshire.

He is now being cared for by a vet who specialises in exotic animals.

RSPCA Nottingham posted a photo of the frog on Twitter, saying: "This little chap has had a big adventure and has come all the way from Costa Rica in a box of bananas to Lidl in Netherfield!"

RSPCA officer Hayley Day said supermarket staff named the frog Lloyd and “seemed quite taken with him”.

She added: "The little tree frog was sat on top of some bananas which staff had started to unload and put on the shelves.

"I managed to get him inside a box with wet tissue paper inside to keep him moist.

“He must have also had quite the shock when he emerged in a Nottinghamshire supermarket considering he's used to more tropical climates usually."

The specialist confirmed the amphibian originates from Costa Rica.

Lidl has been approached for comment.

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