Teddy bear ‘mug shots’ used to reunite kids with lost travel buddies

Teddy bear ‘mug shots’ used to reunite kids with lost travel buddies

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LONDON — There’s no place like home for the holidays, and a British train company is on a mission to reunite lost teddy bears with the children who love them.

First Great Western launched the “Teddy Rescue” campaign last week in an effort to soothe the heartache of little travelers who accidentally left their beloved companions behind. Conductors have “rescued” 14 lost teddy bears on trains that run through 10 counties across the U.K., according to the campaign website.

“Unable to negotiate the gap unaided, these little bears and other cute cuddly toys have been separated from their families,” the website reads. “Eventually, aided by our helpful and friendly staff, they have found their way to Lost Property in the vaults of Bristol Temple Meads Station. They have been fed, looked after and many adventures have been had, but now they are missing their loved ones and want to return home,” the website reads.

“Teddy Rescue” posed the weary travelers for “wanted”-style mug shots and posted the photos online, though First Great Western officials haven’t confirmed whether the furry creatures stirred up any real trouble throughout their adventures.


They have been fed, looked after and many adventures have been had, but now they are missing their loved ones and want to return home.

–Teddy Rescue Campaign


The pictures include the date and place of the “rescue” and any pertinent details that might help families identify their furry friends, such as weight and height. The goal is to “get the bears and other cuddly toys home in time for Christmas,” First Great Western spokesman James Davis told ABC News.

Families who recognize their teddy can email the company at teddyrescue@firstgroup.com with a name and description of the lost bear, the “direction of escape” — or time and place it went missing — and contact information. So far, one traveling bear has been claimed and the happy reunion is set to happen soon, according to Davis.

The "Teddy Rescue" project comes just as London's most famous bear prepares to hit the big screen. "Paddington" — which follows the adventures of the beloved Paddington Bear — is set to be released Nov. 28.

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