Kirsten Lynch of Hobart, Tasmania got the scare of her life last week when she went to pick up her golden retriever's toy, but it ran away:
The story:
"I went to reach for it, the devil shot underneath the couch," she told The Guardian.
Lynch screamed and woke the entire house. Her husband then chased the critter out of the house with a broom while she and her children found haven on the kitchen table.
We were concerned that if she or he was cornered and scared they would bite someone. So at some stage, the family were standing on the dining table, which in itself was classically funny.
I got the fright of my life. But to be honest, I think the poor thing was more terrified of us.
Lynch believes it followed their new puppy Geko right into the house.
The devil got through the fence behind Gecko and walked in through the door that we leave open for her as she's still potty training... It was very cute.
Usually, Tasmanian devils won't go into people's homes, but this time of year, young ones will explore more urban areas to find food and water as they learn to fend for themselves without their parents.
