Drunk Hedgehog Rescued in Devon, England

A hedgehog has been treated in an animal hospital after getting drunk on fermenting apples in an orchard, Will and Guy have the latest on this funny hedgehog story. The animal was discovered lying on its back and squealing last week and was helped by local wildlife rescue expert Ann McCormack at "The Prickly Ball Hedgehog Hospital" in South Devon. No we have not made this up!

Ms McCormack said, 'They had placed it in a guinea pig cage and it kept going round in circles. The hedgehog kept falling over and was on its back with its legs up in the air for most of the time. It was legless. This is definitely the first drunk hedgehog I have found. The next morning I came in and turned the light on and she squealed really loudly. She obviously still had a big headache.'

The hedgehog, interestingly named Tipsy, will be fed up to a healthy weight of 600g before being released back into the wild in the spring.

Should've given the poor little critter an Alkaseltzer bless... xx


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I'm struggling to believe this is real xxx

Don't struggle Josie - just enjoy it for what it is - funny xxx

That is hilarious... After dealing with many many hedgehogs I can fully believe this, they get themselves into all kinds of bother don't they....... I wonder if he pulled and does he remember? He might be getting a knock on his door in a month's time!

This made me laugh .x

Will probably get an angry mummy hedgehog asking for maintenance!

awww huff huff hic!..huff huff hic!

The amount of booze your hoggies fetch back Nikki yours are old hands at drinking!

i know they often take themselves to bargan booze to get us a prezzi.. i often wonder how many they sneak in their houses thou.xx

Me too - would help a bit with Lara - get her pickled!