Colorado Parks and Wildlife said officers were called to a Lamar home to rescue a badger that became trapped in a window well. The animal was returned to the wild. Photo by Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Lamar/Facebook
The department said the rescue is believed to be the first time CPW officers have been called out for a badger in a window well, although several other species of animal have been found in similar situations.
CPW shared a video of the badger being released back into the wild after the successful rescue.
The department said badgers are common in Colorado, but sightings are rare due to the species' preference to avoid humans.
