Hedgehog rescued from Wakefield house stop-tap chamber
Quick-thinking Yorkshire Water workers came to the rescue of a hedgehog trapped in the chamber of an outdoor stop tap in Wakefield.
The creature had fallen into the chamber while plumbing work was carried out at a house in the Durkar area of the city.
The RSPCA was called to the home but was unable to free the animal, which had become scared.
Yorkshire Water’s key workers were called and arrived on scene to carefully dig around the unit and free the hedgehog into the care of the RSPCA.
The hedgehog was uninjured and after a short stay with the RSPCA is now back in his garden home in Wakefield.
John Fletcher, the Yorkshire Water field technician who carried out the rescue, said: “It was clear when we arrived that the hedgehog had become scared, making it more difficult to free him by lifting him out.
“Thankfully we were able to dig around the unit, remove it completely and release him. It’s been a great outcome for everyone involved and I’m glad the hedgehog is back home safe and sound.”
Homeowner Hasan Ehsanullah said: “Our family are animal lovers and we’re very grateful to Yorkshire Water and the RSPCA for the successful speedy rescue of the hedgehog. We’re very happy to have the hedgehog back in the garden.”