SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — A group of neighbors came to the rescue of a groundhog that got stuck in a storm grate in Swansea, freeing the animal with some dish soap and an icing spatula.

Ken Waddicor sent in photos of the animal before and after it was freed. He told 12 News people only stepped in to help after they were unable to reach animal control or a local wildlife rehabilitator.

Story continues below slideshow. • A groundhog that was stuck in a storm grate in Swansea (Courtesy of Ken Waddicor) • A groundhog that was stuck in a storm grate in Swansea (Courtesy of Ken Waddicor) • A groundhog that was stuck in a storm grate in Swansea (Courtesy of Ken Waddicor)

While this situation had a happy ending, MassWildlife is urging people to take precautions.

Anyone who encounters an an

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