Chubby rat stuck in manhole cover and freed by German rescuers becomes latest Internet sensation


BENSHEIM, Germany (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Animal rescuers and firefighters in the German town of Bensheim raced to an unusual call for help on Sunday (Feb 24), when a chubby rat with a bit too much winter flab became wedged in the hole of a manhole cover.

The rotund rodent has since made headlines across the world after the local animal rescue group - Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar - posted photos of the rat's unfortunate situation on Facebook.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Rwanda, Congo agree on steps to 'de-escalate tensions' in Washington meeting
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar To celebrate Aidilfitri on Friday
Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
Bank of Canada keeps policy rate at 2.25 pct
UAE suspends gas facility operations due to falling missile debris
U.S. stocks plunge as energy-driven inflation worries investors
UN scales up humanitarian assistance in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes
2nd LD Writethru: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct
Festival of Lights opens in Zagreb, attracting large crowds

Others Also Read