Local mascot, George the Monkey, has gone missing from the main street of Airlie Beach and staff believe he has been stolen and hidden somewhere.
On Friday evening, George was not put safely away inside the office like he would normally be, and opportunists have taken advantage of the mishap and allegedly stolen him.
“The last known spot George was seen was on someone’s Instagram post at 2am,” said Fergus Dunk from Sailing Whitsundays.
“We haven’t gone to the police yet because we are hoping someone will come forward and do the right thing,” he said.
“And there is a reward if they do!”
George has been the company mascot for 15-20 years and the subject of many tourist photos.
“I always joke there are more photos of George than there are of Whitehaven Beach!” said Fergus.
“We often see kids race over to see George and they are always pleased to see he is still here – people just love him!”
“He’s a character in the business and we just want to see him to come back.
“If you know anything, please let us know.”
Local mascot, George the Monkey, was last seen at 2am with this man. Photo supplied
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