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Chanel The Parrot Whose Disappearance Went Viral Last Year Escapes From Home Again

Chanel The Parrot Whose Disappearance Went Viral Last Year Escapes From Home Again

Chanel first disappeared last year and her owner Sandra Hannah's search for her quickly went viral

Simon Fearn

Simon Fearn

Remember the woman whose livestreamed hunt for her parrot Chanel went viral last year? Well, Sandra Hannah has taken to TikTok to reveal Chanel has disappeared once again. Watch her plea for help below:

African Grey Parrot Chanel made her first bid for freedom in April 2020, when the mischievous bird escaped through her water bowl gate and flew the coop.

Sandra livestreamed herself on Facebook calling Chanel's name on the street and begging neighbours to help. The stream was viewed by 40,000 people.

Thankfully Chanel was found alive and well a couple of days later.

Fortunately, somebody messaged Sandra to say they'd found the bird 'knocking on a window in Seaforth saying 'hello, hello, hello''.

Today, however, Sandra posted on TikTok to say Chanel had disappeared once again.

Sandra with Chanel.
Instagram/@chanels_ma

Sandra says in the video: "Hi guys, I'm so sorry I need your help again, it's not a joke.

"Chanel flew off again. Please I don't know what to do, but if anyone sees her you know what she's like.

"She just flew off. I'm so sorry, just please, if anyone sees her please contact me."

When asked about the sound of a bird that can be heard in the video, Sandra said: "That's the male Calvin. I've left him outside so she hears him."

Let's hope that, like last time, Chanel returns safe and sound within a couple of days.

TikTok/@sandrahannah80

Speaking about the bird's original escape, Sandra told the Daily Mail: "We were sitting in the garden, all the doors were locked in the cage but her water bowl gate was open.

"My neighbour started a drill going and she just bolted out the water bowl gate. And I just thought: what should I do? I thought I would share it on Facebook Live."

You can watch the original livestream here:

Once Chanel was safely back at home, Sandra chatted with LADbible's sister publication Tyla about her unexpected viral fame. She said: "I'm still recognised as the crazy parrot lady.

"My kids won't even go out with me! They're like 'Mum, everyone's shouting Chanel at you'.

"I'm glad I'm as strong as I am to deal with it!

"But I love the memes. The Whitney Houston one, the Jurassic Park one, it was just funny."

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@sandrahannah80

Topics: Viral, Animals