Mr Mount said: “It [the falling tree] must have spooked Mr Willoughby Wallaby and I think he must have leapt the fence and the last sighting was of him disappearing through the hedge.

“They are fast and do hop along quite quickly.

“We’re on the search for him. We’ve had a massive support.

“We’re saying keep your eyes peeled but don’t approach him – he’s harmless but he might get spooked and keep running, so if you do see him let us know.

“Drone to Home have been super duper, they’ve covered a good three mile area of the village and surrounding fields. They said they’re not giving up until they find him.”

In an appeal, Drone to Home asked anyone sighting Mr WIlloughby Wallaby not to “shout, chase, or grab” and report sightings “immediately”.