Beaver helped out of tough spot
HAMILTON — A beaver that found itself stuck in a wrought-iron fence has been rescued by a quick-thinking animal services officer.
The adult beaver, still carrying excess fat from winter hibernation, was found stuck between two fence bars around noon Tuesday on a private property.
Officer Sarah Mombourquette used soap to free the beaver, the city says.
After resting at the city’s animal services shelter and snacking on some vegetables, the beaver is now recovering at the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Jarvis, Ont., and is expected to eventually be released back into the wild.
“The beaver sustained injuries from the fence and will be fully rehabilitated before being released back into the wild, along with a stern lecture about staying close to his aquatic home,” city spokesperson Ann Lamanes said.