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Clipped Flamingo Frankie Soars Over Cornwall Estuary

11/7/2025

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Frankie, a flamingo from Paradise Park, escaped on Sunday morning despite having her wings clipped and was spotted flying over the Hayle estuary in Cornwall.
The Paradise Park staff confirmed the sighting around 12:30 BST.
They noted Frankie appears much pinker in flight than anticipated.
The park's management said they are monitoring the situation and coordinating updates.

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Frankie, a flamingo from Paradise Park, escaped on Sunday morning despite having her wings clipped and was spotted flying over the Hayle estuary in Cornwall.
The Paradise Park staff confirmed the sighting around 12:30 BST.
They noted Frankie appears much pinker in flight than anticipated.
The park's management said they are monitoring the situation and coordinating updates.