Op Capybara (Samba)
The entire British Army briefed. She had already moved on.
Thermal Camera · 01.04.2026
Night-vision camera trap. She looked directly at the lens.
BBC News
School pupils join the national hunt. She remained at large.
South Western Railway
New hire. Badge issued. Unbothered.
National Trust · Easter Trail
Egg and spoon race. She won. Nobody is surprised.
New Forest · Animals Warning
“Do Not Touch. Do Not Feed.” She read it and carried on.
Sunrise TV · Samba Escapes
Life jacket on. Full send. The crew wept.
Jewellery Shop
Crown on. Every piece selected personally.
Country Pub
Steak pie, chips, gravy. Pint of lager. Left a good tip.
Hampshire Cottage
Towel turban. Coffee in bed. Remote in paw. Fully checked in.
The Gel Cove
Gel manicure. Very still. 5-star review left anonymously.
Riverside Jazz Concert
Solo performer. Standing ovation. Gone before the encore.
Hampshire B&B
Bubble bath. Foam on head. Not leaving voluntarily.
Winchester Blinds & Shutters
Site visit. Ladder climbing approved. Fully qualified.
Newbury Open Studios
Distributing brochures. Strong curator energy.
The Cricketers Arms
“Don’t tell Marwell.” Gin & tonic.
Waffles & Cream
Strawberry milkshake. Sprinkles. Zero regrets.
AFC Totton
Season ticket holder. Scarf on. Pint in paw.
Mediterranean
Sunglasses on. Somewhere warm. Not coming back.
Woodland Trail
Backpack on. Rainbow cap. Reading the signs. She chose none of them.
Marwell Wildlife
The original wanted poster. Not dangerous. Possibly stressed. Definitely gone.
Hampshire Garden
Deck chair claimed. Eyes open. Not moving.
Jazz Club
Black suit. Fedora. Saxophone. She fit right in.
Village Fête
Carrot toss. She brought her own ammunition.
Kwackers Bar
Burger. Guinness. Watching the match. Unbothered.
Garden Centre Café
Tea for one. Plants approved. Very civilised.
British Airways · First Class
Champagne. Headphones. Breakfast. She upgraded herself.
Pilates Class
Front row. Better form than anyone. Gone before cool-down.
Leisure Centre
Standing on a ladybird float. Pool claimed.
Garden Centre
Harness on. Inspecting the stock. Very thorough.
Local Café
Coffee. Table 17. Generous tip. No forwarding address.
Ocean Decks · Sandbanks
Sun hat. Cocktail. Booked under a false name. Obviously.
Winchester Blinds · Home Visit
Measuring the bay window. Full uniform. Nobody questioned it.
Hair Salon
Cape on. Extensions requested. Left before the blow-dry.
Physio Clinic
All-over assessment. Remarkable core strength for a fugitive.
Garefowuen Garden Centre
Vintage suitcase. Packed and ready. Destination unknown.
World's Smallest Disco
Hat says SAMBA. She is the headliner. The disco is hers now.
Lets Go Supported Holidays
Grey polo. Acer monitor. Taking bookings. Very professional.
Samba's After-Hours House Party
DJ Samba on the decks. The crowd went wild. She didn't stay for the encore.
Hampshire Hot Tub
Cans in the water. Tent on the patio. She hosted. Nobody was invited.
Behind the Bar
KitKats. Cruzcampo. Fully stocked. She opened a tab for the whole county.
National Trust Afternoon Tea
Scones. Clotted cream. Jam first. She did not take questions.
ECS Plumbing & Heating
Supervising the Samsung installation. Health & safety approved.
Garden Gift Shop
Harness on. Browsing the umbrellas. Considering her options.
Pulling Pints
Behind the bar. Vibrant Forest on tap. She pulled a perfect one.
What's On Bristol
Reading up on local events. Planning her next move. Probably Bristol.
Blooms Fabrics
Holding the yarn. The man is knitting something for her. She approves.
ECS Plumbing & Heating · Outdoor
Assisting with the Midea heat pump. Drill supervision only.
Hampshire Conservatives
Holding the leaflet. This election is different. She is running.
Woodland Shop
Backpack on. Rainbow cap. Running a shop now. Cash only.
Marwell Outdoor Activity Centre
Back at the scene. Posing by the sign. Unbothered.
Fishing Trip
Sitting in the chair. Watching the rods. She caught nothing. Neither did they.
Hampshire Chronicle
Reading her own press coverage. Front page. Obviously.
Lumpy's Shack
Temporary accommodation secured. Sign already up. Very cosy.
Primary School
School uniform on. Blazer badge earned. Top of the class. Nobody argued.
Cornwall Hospice
Walking past the window. Considering the display. Make every moment matter. She did.
The Estuary
Lunch with a lobster. Burger and chips. Pint of lager. The lobster had salad. Old friends.
Stonehenge · Jules
Samba Woz Hear. Carved in stone. Security torn between the grammar and the approach.
Hampshire Wedding Venue
Veil on. Bouquet in paw. Venue booked under a false name. The groom was not informed.
Royal Piano Recital
Blazer on. Grand piano. Full recital performed. Nobody asked for credentials.
TV & Networking
Hard hat on. Screwdriver in paw. Checkatrade approved. 5-star rating incoming.
Tattoo Parlour
Getting the important things in writing. Needle in. Sunglasses on head. She did not flinch.
Altona Facility Services
The van said SAMBA MISSING. She posed for the selfie anyway. Unbothered.
Travel With Heather
Bikini on. Cocktail in paw. All-inclusive. Booked via a trusted agent. No forwarding address.
Beer Garden Spritz
Aperol Spritz. Bowl of crisps. Straw in. Hat off. Absolutely not going back to Hampshire.
Breaking News · Stonehenge
Breaking news. She reached the rocks. Confirmed. Unbothered.
Hampshire Topiary Garden
Tulips approved. Topiary noted. Mouth open. Running anyway.
School Garden Club
Watering can in paw. School uniform on. Fully committed. The plants were impressed.
Luxury Hotel · Do Not Disturb
Check-in complete. Duvet claimed. Eyes closed. Do not disturb. Checkout: never.
John Deere · Bunning
John Deere. Full load. Spreading season. Passed the test on the first go.
Just Lodge Holidays
Hot tub secured. Cocktail in paw. Official statement: not going back.
Hotel Reception
Room key collected. Paw extended. No ID required. She was expected.
Cricket Practice
Wicket keeper. Bowler impressed. She stayed for the full over.
Luxury Lodge · Bathrobe
Bathrobe on. Bed claimed. Lamp on. Considering room service. Not rushing.
Customer Parking
Four horses. One capybara. Customer Parking sign. Nobody moved.
Stage Truck · DAF
Stage Truck. DAF 400. L plates on. Destination: anywhere but Hampshire.
Welsh Male Voice Choir
Green blazer on. Mouth fully open. She knew every word. The choir did not question it.
School Morning Walk
School uniform on. Walking to class. Fully enrolled. Nobody checked the register.
Hampshire Pub Selfie
Selfie requested. She obliged. Camera facing the wrong way. Nobody corrected her.
Gromit Unleashed · Bristol
Hi-vis on. Peace sign. Fully accredited volunteer. Gnarlybot impressed.
Found Where She Is
Salt lamp on. Hello Kitty pyjamas noted. Location confirmed. Not moving.
Hampshire Campsite
Tent pitched. Field secured. Nobody charged her. She did not ask.
Bambana Bar
Bambana cocktail. On the rocks. Orange peel. No comment on the price.
Meaty Maiden
Easter Sunday Pizzas. Fire pit claimed. She reviewed the menu. Very interested.
Craftea Cafe
Owner delighted. She sat in the sun. Did not buy anything. Left a great review.
Hampshire Garden Stream
Garden water feature. Fully occupied. Moss-covered walls. She improved the ambience.
Glamping Tent
Blankets claimed. Lantern on. Hot chocolate with marshmallows. Very comfortable.
Lord's Cricket Ground B&B
Towels on the bed. She moved the towels. Nobody stopped her.
Merceode Lodge Care Home
Welcome sign. She read it. Took it personally. Moved in.
Capybara Street Art
Capybara with parachute. Artist unknown. Landing zone TBC. Nobody claimed it.
Hampshire Hair Salon
Cape on. Scissors ready. She requested a trim. Results: professional.
Adventure Playground
Rainbow cap on. Backpack secured. Slide assessed. She went down twice.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg located. Fabergé. She brought the best one. Nobody questioned it.
Travel With Heather · Flight
Sunglasses on. Window seat. White wine. Hoodie. Destination: not Hampshire.
Sailing Trip
Life jacket fitted. Boat secured. She read the safety card. Fully compliant.
Luxury Bell Tent
Bathrobe on. Four-poster bed. Fairy lights. She approved every detail.
Country Pub Fireside
Fireside table. Copper teapot. Magazine nearby. She reviewed the property section.
Hampshire Sheep Barn
Two hundred sheep. One capybara. She counted them. Fell asleep.
PBS4 · Easter Party
Office party. Camera too close. She took the shot anyway. Unbothered.
Stage Truck · Loading
Loading ramp. Equipment secured. She supervised the unloading. Very thorough.
PBS4 · Easter Bonnet
Easter bonnet on. Office corridor. Bunting up. She walked very slowly. Everyone appreciated it.
Hair Salon · The Result
Cape still on. Mirror in view. Checking the finish. Fully satisfied. Left no tip.
ECS Plumbing · Showroom Shoot
Samsung gimbal. Video shoot. She held position for the whole take. Professional.
Care Home Grand Staircase
Grand staircase. Pastel balloons. Third step chosen. Nobody asked her to move.
School Playground · Breaktime
School blazer on. Badge fitted. Breaktime. She set the pace. Everyone followed.
WL Tour Truck
WL flight case. Tour truck interior. She supervised the loading. Fully qualified.
The Arcade · Birmingham
Yellow sunglasses on. Christmas lights. The Arcade. Very festive. Did not shop.
Cabana Bakery
Large pastry. Both paws engaged. No comment on the portion size.
Hampshire April Run
First run in April. Samba joined uninvited. Both kept good pace.
Scoop'd Ice Cream
Strawberry cone. Both paws engaged. Did not head back to Marwell.
Cherry Ices Van
Ice cream van secured. Window open. Quality Italian. She drove off.
New Forest Activities · Kayak
New Forest kayak. Paddle in both paws. Upstream. Nobody stopped her.
Arden & Way Estate Agents
Properties For Sale. Sofa claimed. Reading the brochure. Very serious.
CamperLatte Coffee
I love coffee cap on. CamperLatte in both paws. One eye closed. Concentrated.
MyIDCard · Hampshire
Fake ID confirmed. Name: Samba the Capybara. DoB: 14/03/2022. She looked directly into the camera.
Box Office · Seating Plan
Box office shift. Seating plan reviewed. She allocated the good seats to herself.
World of Fish
White apron on. Haddock and plaice on the counter. First shift. She was having the time of her life.
Lytchett Minster RFC
South Coast Demolition shirt on. Pint in paw. Post-training debrief. She stayed for two.
Westquay · Oliver Bonas
Oliver Bonas. John Lewis. Both bags. Webbed paws resting. Very reasonable haul.
Westquay · Oat Flat White
Oat flat white. Chair pulled out. Escalator behind. She was not rushing.
Westquay · Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury counter. Beauty stool claimed. Magic Cream. An essential purchase.
Westquay Escalator
H&M, Mango, M&S, Flannels. Four bags. Escalator. Fully loaded. Unbothered.
Westquay · Nando's
Nando's box open. Peri peri on the side. Paw to beak. Cheeky Nandos confirmed.
Popmart · Westquay
Popmart blind box. Both paws on the counter. She was very interested in the contents.
Mental Health Support · Portsmouth
Free Mental Health Support. You are not alone. She sat with it for a while.
Portsmouth Golf Centre
Golf club in paw. Wrong way round. Flowers noted. The lesson was not requested.
Days Out in Hampshire
Hampshire Adventure Consultant. Office secured. Maps on the wall. Badge says Samba — Mascot.
Portsmouth Force · Basketball
Portsmouth Force jersey. Number 15. Basketball in paw. Unconfirmed sighting. Very confirmed.
Millbrook RFC · Five Acres
Team kit on. Referee consulted. She had questions about the offside rule.
Ria's Homemade Cakes · Bucks
Bucks Best Bakery apron on. Cake decorated. She took the brief very seriously.
The 3 Cups · Flower Pots Inn
Pots Bitter on tap. Safe and well. Chilling. Nobody phoned Marwell.
Wyvern College · Hampshire
Dropped into the office. Sat on the manager. Spreadsheets reviewed. Very thorough.
Icon Sports Coaching · Southampton
Level 2 Football Coach. Southampton shirt. Whistle in mouth. Fully qualified.
