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Baby opossum trapped in pond netting rescued in North Carolina

baby opossum rescued
Chatham County Sheriff's Office
baby opossum rescued
SOURCE: Chatham County Sheriff's Office
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Baby opossum trapped in pond netting rescued in North Carolina
A baby opossum that was trapped in netting over a pond was rescued in Chatham County, North Carolina. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office said the little opossum is recovering at a rehabilitation center.Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade and Taylor Hardee came to the rescue after they were called by a concerned resident to save the entangled opossum.“We’re thankful the homeowner did the right thing by calling for help,” said Officer Cade. “A little compassion goes a long way, and now this young opossum has a great shot at a full recovery and release.”The officers transported the animal to Holly’s Nest and hope it will soon be released back into the wild once he’s strong enough.

A baby opossum that was trapped in netting over a pond was rescued in Chatham County, North Carolina.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office said the little opossum is recovering at a rehabilitation center.

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Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade and Taylor Hardee came to the rescue after they were called by a concerned resident to save the entangled opossum.

baby opossum rescued
Chatham County Sheriff's Office

“We’re thankful the homeowner did the right thing by calling for help,” said Officer Cade. “A little compassion goes a long way, and now this young opossum has a great shot at a full recovery and release.”

The officers transported the animal to Holly’s Nest and hope it will soon be released back into the wild once he’s strong enough.

baby opossum rescued
Chatham County Sheriff's Office
Animal Resource Officers Caitlin Cade (left) and Taylor Hardee (right) are pictured with the rescued baby opossum, who was safely freed from netting on a Chatham County property and is now recovering at a nearby wildlife rehabilitation center.