Well here's a good news story to restore your faith in humanity.
Thanks to the power of the internet, Phoebe Simpson and her precious bear 'Roar' were reunited this weekend after being separated on a train journey from Kings Cross in London due to the good work of one Lauren Bishop Vranch and thousands of people on Twitter and Facebook. Lauren found the bear on a train and documented her travels with him in hopes of finding his owner.
Once the people got behind her, it was only a matter of time before the two were connected after Phoebe's dad Ben found 'Roar' and Lauren's adventures online.
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
— 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
Tried to hand #lostbear to train staff but was advised he'd be dropped off at Inverness, when his owner travelled York-Kings Cross.
— 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
Sad #lostbear Not out of the (metaphorical) woods yet. Someone must know him. pic.twitter.com/D0TrCdRKGv
— 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
See, the internet can be used for good.