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Shark’s mascot has been kidnapped

By Gillian Abrahams · AdVantage archive
From the AdVantage archive. This report was published on this domain when AdVantage covered the South African media, marketing and advertising industry as a monthly title. It is kept online for reference and has not been updated; people, prices and companies named in it have moved on.
Shark’s mascot has been kidnapped
Cape Town City Hall. Photo: Martie Swart from Johannesburg, South Africa · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The Shark’s mascot, Sharkie, last seen at The Mr Price Kings Park stadium, wearing the Shark’s black and white kit, has been kidnapped. Officials and witnesses say there were four suspicious men spotted at Kings Park stadium on the eve of Sharkie’s disappearance. The return of Sharkie was assured with the delivery of a ransom payment, the message received late last night detailed.
Representatives of the Sharks team convey their sentiments of concern, as Sharkie has always been a big feature at rugby games, “he creates such an atmosphere and is dearly loved by fans – we only hope he’ll be safe and back in time for the game against Barney’s Army.” Officials have requested the help of civilians in and around Durban, “please keep your ears to the ground and help us raise this ransom by donating, we just want him back.” Please pledge your help, visit www.b

Filed under: kidnapped shark · kings park · knz sharks · rugby · rugby south africa · sharkie mascot rugby · the sharts

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