A BADGER had a lucky escape after being rescued from a military firing range.
The badger had fallen down a five-foot concrete pit at the Rogiet Moor Range in Caldicot on Tuesday, August 7.
(The badger is resting down the bottom of a five-foot concrete pit, used for military fire)
The concrete pits are used by military personnel to fire from but luckily the range's warden sounded the alarm and contacted the RSPCA.
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RSPCA Cymru attended and rescued the little badger, reaching him with a 'grasper'. Luckily the badger had no injuries and he was released safely back into the wild - a safe distance away from the range.
RSPCA animal collection officer Gary Lucas said: “This was a pretty unique rescue .
“Luckily, the animal was very co-operative and I was able to reach him with a grasper and bring him to safety.
“We’re really grateful to the range warden, who spotted the badger’s plight and got in touch. We're delighted with what turned out to be a very happy ending.
“The badger had no injuries and was absolutely fine, despite the ordeal. He was quickly returned to where he belongs – back in the wild.”
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