Hedgehog Thrown Into River In Market Harborough ‘Recovering Well’
Written by HFM News on 7th May 2021
A hedgehog thrown into the river in Market Harborough is recovering well and will become a permanent resident at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth.
It was rescued by passers-by, who witnessed the boys responsible blowing cannabis smoke into a bag containing the animal beforehand.
The female hedgehog has been cared for at the hospital since the cruel incident last month, which is being investigated by the RSPCA.
It has now been taken out of an incubator and will stay at the volunteer-run hospital permanently, because the hedgehog is blind in one eye, so would struggle if released back into the wild.
Amy Ducker is Team Leader at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, spoke to Hfm:
The hedgehog is recovering well
The RSPCA is continuing to appeal for information following the incident, which happened on Saturday, April 10, on the banks of the river opposite the Memorial Gardens.
RSCPA Spokesperson Nicola Walker spoke to Hfm:
Anyone with any information about this incident should call the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018.
