Upstate NY firefighters rescue squirrel stuck in dumpster on Christmas Eve

Binghamton firefighters rescue squirrel trapped in dumpster on Christmas Eve

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Firefighters in Binghamton performed a unique rescue on Christmas Eve, saving a squirrel trapped in a dumpster.The squirrel was stuck with its head poking out of a small drain hole on the side of the dumpster. Firefighters used patience, a gentle touch, and some olive oil to free the animal.A local wildlife […]

Upstate NY firefighters rescue squirrel stuck in dumpster on Christmas Eve

‘Twas the night before Christmas and a creature was stirring in Upstate New York, but it wasn’t a mouse.

Binghamton Fire rescues squirrel stuck in dumpster on Christmas Eve

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - The Binghamton Fire Department proved that no rescue is too small this Christmas Eve. On December 24, the BFD Quint 2, Group B crew was dispatched to a rather unique rescue in a residential neighborhood in the City of Binghamton. Upon arrival at the scene, responding firefighters found a squirrel in [...]