Lost Teddy Bear Reunited With Little Girl After Fantastic Twitter & Facebook Hunt (PICTURES)

UPDATE: First Picture Of Cuddly Lion Roar Back In the Loving Arms Of His Owner Phoebe!

A little girl has been reunited with her lost teddy bear – thanks to the combined powers of Facebook and Twitter.

Phoebe Simpson accidentally left ‘Roar’ (who is actually a lion, by the way) on an East Coast train to Kings Cross this weekend.

Luckily passenger Lauren Vranch came across the well-loved toy and took to Twitter to help track down his owner.

Post by Spotted: On the Train.

Vranch tweeted her progress – including shots of Roar enjoying a stroll around Newcastle and watching Strictly Come Dancing.

Roar’s adventures went viral were picked up by the Spotted: On the Train Facebook page – where Phoebe’s father Ben was alerted to the missing toy .

See how Roar’s weekend adventure unfolded here.

Found this well loved little dude on an East Coast train at Kings Cross - let's find the owner, Twitter! pic.twitter.com/nKB5CMkApM
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

Prior to his return to the safety of Kings Cross, little bear will be having some adventures in Newcastle.
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

pic.twitter.com/vmmUvLQaSs
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

Little bear has found a cosy pub with a fire and a Christmas tree. Think he misses home tho. pic.twitter.com/CeNmpK5iaQ
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

Little bear has found a nice hotel to stay in. Tho the more I look at him, the more he looks like a dog. pic.twitter.com/69CstuhsBK
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

Bear has found his way backstage at Northern Stage Newcastle. He's going to see some panto. Lucky bear. pic.twitter.com/8WJnzmdCvo
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

Waiting for the show to start #lostbear pic.twitter.com/ZzPgk4VMsU
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 13, 2013

#lostbear looking out at the Newcastle morning, ready for the journey back pic.twitter.com/tsfvwR5jnc
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

#lostbear's morning walk on the quayside. Beautiful day. pic.twitter.com/DSUjQ0yuDI
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

#lostbear's journey back to London. Lost property awaits. pic.twitter.com/pvcudP9u8C
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

Lost property closed for the weekend. Because people don't lose things at weekends? #lostbear not safe yet. Will contact @eastcoastuk
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

Sad #lostbear Not out of the (metaphorical) woods yet. Someone must know him. pic.twitter.com/D0TrCdRKGv
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

#lostbear watching Strictly. Not yet indicated which way he's voting. pic.twitter.com/DZorQToULm
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 14, 2013

WELL DONE, INTERNET!!! WELL DONE @laurenannbishop!!! The Kings Cross Teddy's family has been found!! pic.twitter.com/iSqv7x0n2O
— Lost Teddy Bear (@lostteddybear) December 15, 2013

Well done, internet!! It looks like the owner of #lostbear has been found. Bear is actually a lion - oops! :) Thanks everyone!!
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 15, 2013

I spoke to Phoebe's dad this morning and Roar is now on his way to Yorkshire to be reunited. Thanks to everyone who RTed and shared.
— Lauren Bishop Vranch (@laurenannbishop) December 16, 2013

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