A woman in the UK has launched an urgent appeal on social media to help find her miniature chihuahua, after the unfortunate pup was snatched from her backyard by a seagull.
Becca Hill says her partner was hanging out the washing when he saw the bird swoop down and take 4-year-old Gizmo away in its beak, saying that "suddenly he saw it swoop down".
"It carried Gizmo a fair way as we couldn't see him anymore. I have no idea if he was dropped or where he is now."
Hill of Paignton, Devon, took to Facebook seeking to enlist the help of neighbours after the distressing incident.
"Please please please anyone finds a chihuahua he's mine, a seagull has took him from my garden," she wrote.