Seagulls in South Shields have been getting braver over the years. There are stories of them stealing snacks from people, including one bird that walked into a Greggs shop and took a bag of crisps! Wayne’s Big Mac theft wasn’t a one-time thing—it’s part of a bigger issue with these pesky birds. He suggested that the council needs to act so people can eat their food in peace. He even said a net might be better than a roof because it wouldn’t ruin the look of King Street.
The story got a lot of attention online. People found it funny but also felt bad for Wayne. Some agreed he deserved a refund, while others thought it was just bad luck. McDonald’s didn’t say much about giving him his money back, but the police made a playful joke, saying Wayne “fell head over heels” for his Big Mac—though he didn’t fall, the burger just flew away! The article doesn’t say if he got the refund, but it shows how a quick trip for fast food turned into a wild moment.
This tale is a mix of bad luck and nature doing its thing. Seagulls are known for grabbing food near the coast, and South Shields is right by the sea. Wayne’s story reminds us how sneaky these birds can be and how they can turn a normal day into a funny, frustrating mess. He’s still hoping for his money back and fewer seagull surprises in the future!
