Fire crews rescue badgers trapped in 16ft deep Lanark sewage tank

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A group of badgers have been rescued from a 16ft deep Lanarkshire sewage tank.Fire crews were called to the emergency after staff at Scottish Water sewage works in Lanark discovered three of the creatures trapped.The Scottish SPCA were alerted but further assistance was required to access the empty tank safely with ladders.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Thankfully, the crew from Lanark fire station arrived quickly and were happy to help.”Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Station Commander Philip McDonald added: “As a humanitarian organisation, we will always assist the Scottish SPCA when required to