In a stunning twist of events, the picturesque town of Devonport has become the unlikely epicenter of a bold escape plan—one that involves both the endangered Tasmanian devils and the throngs of tourists flocking to the region for a taste of its charm. The slogan “Devonport: Where Tasmanian Devils and Tourists Have One Thing in Common—They Both Want to Escape!” has quickly become the rallying cry for frustrated residents and beleaguered tourists alike. Local businesses, once revered for their quaint coffee shops and artisanal cheese ranges, now find themselves facing an existential crisis as the town has inadvertently become a prison for anyone who dares to stop by. "I thought I was coming to relax by the coast," lamented one unfortunate traveler. "Instead, I’m trapped in a never-ending loop of overpriced tourist traps and people who think a 'Devonport delicacy' is just a meat pie." Meanwhile, the Tasmanian devils, long celebrated for their ferocious charisma, are in an even stickier situation. "All we wanted was a bit of peace and quiet in our habitat,” complained one particularly agitated devil, heavy with the weight of its dwindling population and the increased number of selfie-snapping visitors invading its territory. “Now we’re just as stuck as the humans! I mean, don’t get me started on the diet—everyone knows we prefer a good wedge of local cheese over this bland tourist fare!" Local wildlife officials are realizing the irony of their situation. “We’ve put so much effort into preserving the Tasmanian devils that we never thought they'd be eyeing the same ferry tickets out of here as the tourists,” said a spokesperson, shaking their head in disbelief. “Now we’ve resorted to putting up ‘No Exit’ signs to preserve some sense of order—and ironically, it seems to have attracted more visitors, just out of sheer curiosity.” To further complicate matters, environmentalists have begun to report unusual behavior in the wildlife. Tasmanian devils are now spotted forming secret societies, conspiring with local gulls for a daring escape route through the campground. “If I eat one more chips packet from a discarded tourist lunch, I swear I'll start an Instagram page,” vowed one particularly plump devil, “and it’ll be the first reality show featuring wildlife and humans trapped in a small Australian town with no escape options.” The Devonport Chamber of Commerce, in a desperate bid to regain some of its former glory, launched a campaign inviting tourists to stay with promises that an “authentic Devonport experience” now includes daily scavenger hunts led by the devilishly clever marsupials. However, feedback has not been as glowing as they’d hoped. “Authentic? I’m just trying to find a way out,” commented another disillusioned visitor. In a final act of collective rebellion, dozens of devils and tourists have reportedly come together to form a protest wave, dubbed the “Devonport Liberation Front,” complete with a chant that goes, “Let Us Go or Let Us Eat Pie!” As tensions build and the exit signs continue to mock both residents and visitors, one thing is clear: Devonport may be lost in a labyrinth of tourist attractions, but Tasmanian devils have just begun plotting their next great escape. So, if you’re in Devonport this weekend, pack your bags carefully—you might just find that your next escape route involves avoiding both tourist traps and fur-clad fury. And for the love of all things delicious, leave the meat pies for the locals who apparently can’t seem to escape them either!