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Runaway Peacock Dave Goes Viral Before Returning Home

1/22/2026

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Dave the runaway peacock escaped from his home in Claybrooke Magna and went viral in Leicestershire.
Over six weeks he toured the countryside and gained a TikTok following under “Only Dave’s Fans.”
Alex Robinson, his owner, said community support turned a small search into a collective effort.
Dave returned home, and Glenda and Kenneth remain at large, while Broughton Astley has embraced AI memes and local discussions.

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Story summary

Dave the runaway peacock escaped from his home in Claybrooke Magna and went viral in Leicestershire.
Over six weeks he toured the countryside and gained a TikTok following under “Only Dave’s Fans.”
Alex Robinson, his owner, said community support turned a small search into a collective effort.
Dave returned home, and Glenda and Kenneth remain at large, while Broughton Astley has embraced AI memes and local discussions.