Man charged over kidnapping of Piggie the echidna from Gold Coast sanctuary

Echidna was returned to bushland near the Currumbin wildlife sanctuary two days after she was taken from her enclosure and has no serious injuries

A man has been charged over the kidnapping of Piggie the echidna, who has been returned to her Gold Coast home.

Piggie, who was stolen from her enclosure on Saturday night, was found on Monday evening after being returned to bushland near the Currumbin wildlife sanctuary.