A polar bear has made a surprise appearance at a shopping centre to the delight of visitors.
The creature has been spotted at The Royals Shopping Centre, Southend.
It has caused a lot of excitement with shoppers, families and visitors to the seaside town.
The special visitor has come to town as part of the centres countdown to Christmas event, ahead of tonight's Christmas light switch on in Southend.
Oooh look who’s here! Our amazing life sized Polar Bear!
— The Royals Shopping (@royalsshopping) 17 November 2018
He will be wandering around the centre on the hour until 4pm today.
Free festive furry fun all day 🌟 pic.twitter.com/IzIrZn4nsy
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