A BABY donkey which got taken away from its mother three weeks ago has been found by Thames Valley Police.

Two-month-old foal Moon was taken from a field at Miller's Ark, in Blackstock Lane, Hook, where she was with her mother, Astra, on May 15.

Thames Valley Police said the Rural Crime unit teamed up with Hampshire Police, last night (May 31) to rescue the baby donkey.

The team have been widely praised regarding Moon's rescue, as one Twitter user commented: "Well done to all involved best news of the day".

 

 

Miller's Ark posted a video of the donkey arriving at the farm.

They wrote on Facebook: "Yesterday evening we travelled to Buckinghamshire, liaised with Thames Valley Police and have recovered little Moon.

"We are beyond thrilled and Mum and foal are finally back together. Moon appears to be in good health, thank heaven, and we will make sure that Moon and her mum Astra get lots of love and care as they re-discover each other.

"It is because of all of you, amazing people, who have supported Moon, Astra and the team at Miller’s Ark, sharing this story far and wide - and now you have brought her home.

"A huge thank you to all streams of the media who spread the story further, Thames Valley Police for their quick response and Surrey and Hampshire Police for their work behind the scenes."

Police put out an appeal for information and witnesses following the theft of baby Moon.

An investigation is ongoing regarding the incident.