He waited for death inside the iron pipe: Rescued in a breathtaking operation

15.07.2026 09:30

In the Antakya district of Hatay, a hedgehog that fell into an iron pipe and became trapped was rescued by fire crews after an hour-long operation. Stuck at a depth of 1.5 meters, the hedgehog was safely extracted by cutting the pipe and released into its natural habitat.

A hedgehog that got stuck inside an iron pipe after falling in Hatay was rescued from a depth of 1.5 meters by fire department teams following an hour-long effort.

CITIZENS WHO NOTICED THE SITUATION DID NOT REMAIN INDIFFERENT

Citizens who noticed the hedgehog trapped inside an iron pipe in the Serinyol neighborhood of Antakya district reported the situation to the fire department.

RESCUED AFTER AN HOUR-LONG EFFORT

Upon the report, fire crews were dispatched to the area. The hedgehog, determined to be at a depth of approximately 1.5 meters by the fire department teams, was rescued after the group command teams spent an hour cutting the iron pipe.

RELEASED INTO NATURE WITH APPLAUSE

Thanks to the patient and careful intervention of the teams, the hedgehog was removed from its location unharmed and released into its natural habitat amid the applause of the citizens.