McDonald's Customer Demands Full Refund After Big Mac Stolen By Seagull

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When a seagull stole a customer's Big Mac, he was left without a burger and demanded a full refund.

A gull swooped down and took the famous burger from Wayne Simpson's hands after he had just finished eating it after purchasing it from his neighborhood restaurant in South Shields.

The Sunderland resident, 56, was shocked and is now requesting that steps be done to prevent it from happening again.

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He has urged the authorities to take action, and other Sunderland residents have also reported hearing about similar events.

One infamous incident involves a particularly bold seagull that entered a Greggs location and fled with a chips packet.

Speaking to The Sunderland Echo, he said: “It’s getting quite a problem. It happens all the time to everybody”.

According to the source, during the past few years, the gulls have become more brazen.

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After the incident, Mr. Simpson was so incensed that he got in touch with the local council and offered up some potential fixes.

He also asked for a Big Mac refund.

Mr. Simpson claimed that he was unable to eat the food due to "no fault of his own" and that he should be entitled to a refund.

The installation of a roof at the fast food location in South Tyneside has been discussed in the past, but nothing has ever come of it.

However, the scalded hamburger eater thinks a ceiling or net would be the solution and he added: “The roof may spoil King Street but a net would work and stop people getting attacked. The council has to do something about it.”

“You don’t want conflict between you and seagulls, which will happen if nothing is done”.

South Tyneside Council's Lead Member for Neighborhoods and Climate Change, Cllr. Ernest Gibson, said: “Seagulls are a very common sight in South Shields, as they are in any other seaside town.”

“We do have measures in place to prevent birds from roosting and nesting in the town center area and we would encourage businesses to make adequate arrangements to bird-proof buildings where roosting or nesting is an issue."

As the number of seagull-related incidents continues to rise, it is crucial for the authorities and businesses to collaborate on finding effective solutions.

Nets or ceilings could be put in place to lessen the problem and improve the dining and sightseeing experiences for locals and visitors. The council can ensure that people and seagulls live in peace in South Shields by tackling the issue head-on.