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Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

Headline from WNYT Albany, on the newest of 2 developments

A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years, with videos and photos showing people petting and cuddling the 5 1/2-foot reptile.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Wally the emotional support alligator stolen in Georgia, released into swamp, owner says

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

    Headline from WNYT Albany ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. PhillyVoice

    Wally, the emotional support alligator from Pa., is stolen in Georgia, owner says (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Wally, the emotional support alligator owned by Pennsylvania reptile enthusiast Joie Henney, was stolen earlier this month while he was on vacation in Georgia. The 8-year-old gator, who's made appearances in Philly in recent years, still cannot be found, and a search effort is underway to recover hi…

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Wally the emotional support alligator stolen in Georgia, released into swamp, owner says (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Wallygator Facebook page has been sharing updates on the search for Wally since the emotional support alligator went missing.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Emotional Support Alligator Allegedly Stolen, Accidentally Released Into Wild (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A famous emotional support alligator named Wally was allegedly stolen in Brunswick, Georgia, and allegedly released into the wild.

  4. The Guardian

    Wally the emotional support alligator is missing, US owner says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Joie Henney suspects Wally released into wild by authorities after being stolen from fenced, outdoor closure during vacation

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia.

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Wally the emotional support alligator is missing, owner says (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    An emotional support alligator named Wally — whose viral fame skyrocketed when it was denied entrance to a Philadelphia Phillies game last year — has gone missing, and his owner suspects foul play.

  7. New York Post

    Internet-famous pet alligator ‘Wally’ missing, owner says he was stolen in emotional plea for help (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    An internet-famous pet alligator, Wally, went missing in Georgia while his family was visiting friends there and his owner believes he was stolen from a fenced-in yard in a twisted prank, according to owner Joie Henney.

  8. WNYT Albany

    Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing (opens WNYT Albany)

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    WNYT Albany's feed description

    A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years, with videos and photos showing people petting and cuddling the 5 1/2-foot reptile.

  9. Time

    Viral Emotional Support Alligator Has Gone Missing (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia.

  10. Fox News

    Emotional support alligator 'stolen' in Georgia, prompting frantic cries from owner and social media fans (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pennsylvania resident Joie Henney claims in a TikTok video that his emotional support alligator, Wally, was recently stolen from an enclosure in Georgia and released into the wild.

  11. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Man says his emotional support alligator has gone missing (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia.

  12. CNN

    Wally, the emotional support alligator once denied entry to a baseball game, is missing (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The beloved Pennsylvania emotional support alligator, Wally, has gone missing in Brunswick, Georgia.

  13. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Where's Wally? Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Joie Henney said he is distraught after Wally vanished while accompanying him on an April vacation in Brunswick, Georgia, a port city 70 miles south of...

  14. Fox10 Phoenix

    Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during trip to Georgia, released into swamp (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    A Pennsylvania man fears his emotional support alligator is lost forever after the reptile was stolen and released into the wild during a trip to Georgia.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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