DEDHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - So that’s why the “check engine” light was on.
A Dedham animal control officer was called in to help when a mechanic working on a vehicle that had it’s “check engine” light on found a groundhog tucked away in an engine compartment.
“I was opening up the hood to take a look … and I see it right there, hiding behind the air filter,” said mechanic Joe Hanna.
Hanna called the police and the animal controller came to retrieve the rodent, but had a tough time chasing it down, Hanna said.
“He couldn’t catch it,” Hanna said, saying the groundhog left the engine but tried to stay under the car before the officer eventually retrieved it with a net.
Dedham police said the animal was eventually freed and sent on its way.
This condition might not be in the owners manual. A vehicle was brought to a local repair shop due to a "check engine" light. This groundhog was found tucked away in the engine compartment. Animal Control was able to free the animal and send it on its way. pic.twitter.com/NHIFEIOrzM
— Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) July 2, 2019
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