Kush the red panda, who has twice escaped from the Wildlife Park has returned home.

The animal escaped in the middle of the past week, having previously broke out in the autumn.

A spokesman for Curraghs Wildlife Park said: ’We are very pleased and relieved to say that Kush the Red Panda is back at the Park safe and well.

’He is just having a bit of lunch and a check over in the hospital unit before going back to his enclosure.

’All the staff would like to thank everyone who helped retrieve him safe and well, locals, the police and off duty contractors.

’Kathleen the Park Manager would also like to thank staff and everyone who assisted for their professionalism and on a job well done.’