Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the animal was last spotted near Llyn Tegid in Bala on January 29. Now, people are being urged to contact the agency if they spot the animal "dead or alive".

Water levels at Llyn Tegid - which travel writer George Borrow called “Lake of Beauty” - appeared to be dangerously low. For answers, the former Bala resident turned to social media.

Officials have warned locals to not approach the escaped beast and to get in touch if they see it dead or alive. The fox-like canine is native to East Asia and is considered an invasive species.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has said a raccoon dog was last spotted on January 29 to the south east of Llyn Tegid, Bala. Named for its raccoon-like face markings, it is most closely related to foxes ...

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the animal was last spotted near Lake Bala in Gwynedd on January 29 ... so could potentially be spotted more than eight miles from Llyn Tegid. They are ...

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the escaped animal was last spotted near Lake Bala in Gwynedd on January ... more than eight miles from Llyn Tegid. They are small, nocturnal ...

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Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has said a raccoon dog was last spotted on January 29 to the south east of Llyn Tegid, Bala. Named for its raccoon-like face markings, it is most closely related to foxes ...

AN "UNPREDICTABLE" wild animal is on the loose in North Wales - with the public urged not to approach. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has said a raccoon dog was last spotted on January 29 to the ...

The beautiful Bala triathlon begins with a water start in the famous Llyn Tegid with Aran Fawddwy providing a dramatic backdrop, before progressing onto a completely closed-road bike and run course. C ...