Two Welsh tourists who drunkenly stole a penguin from an Australian theme park have been fined £650 each.

Rhys Owen Jones, 21, and Keri Mules, 20, pleaded guilty to trespassing and stealing the animal in a Brisbane court after they entered the SeaWorld theme park and took the penguin, named Dirk, last month.

As well as stealing the penguin, the pair - who were accompanied by 18-year-old Australian James Vasil - also swam with dolphins and filmed everything on their mobile phones.

James faces a trespassing charge and his case has been adjourned until June 27.

  1. by Jules 03rd May 2012 11:59

    Brings a new meaning to pick up a penguin