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Stuck hedgehog emergency call prompts 999 warning

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North Yorkshire Police said it often helps with trapped animals, but a stuck hedgehog was not an emergency

An emergency call about a trapped hedgehog prompted police to issue a light-hearted warning about "hogging" the 999 number.

The caller asked officers "to rescue a hedgehog with its head stuck in a gate," North Yorkshire Police said.

"We hope the little fella is OK, but this wasn't a 999 police emergency," they added.

The force said an emergency was when a "crime was in progress" or if someone was "in immediate danger".

It added: "We love animals, and will often step in help them as part of our usual police work, but please help us ensure we use our resources in the best possible way."

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