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Gloucestershire hedgehog centre inundated after hot weather

A hedgehog rescue centre says it has had an increase of poorly animals being admitted after the recent hot weather.

Brockworth Hedgehog Rescue in Gloucestershire is currently treating 52 animals, with many of them dehydrated.

The centre, which is made up entirely of volunteers, says hedgehogs struggle to dig for food in the warm weather.

Video Journalists: Maddie Simpson and Dan Ayers

14 September 2023

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