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Incredible rabbit roof rescue during Storm Gertrude

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Rabbit rescueImage source, NIFRS West

Firemen in Northern Ireland came to the rescue of Bumper the bunny after he was thrown up onto a roof in high winds.

The unlucky rabbit got into trouble when Storm Gertrude's strong winds blew his hutch over.

He was catapulted up onto the roof of a residential care home in County Tyrone.

Luckily, he managed to cling on to the roof until someone spotted him and called for help.

Rabbit rescueImage source, NIFRS West
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Firemen said all they needed for the rescue was a short ladder, a pole, and a tasty carrot for Bumper

Staff at the home said they are now considering changing his name to 'Gertrude Bumper' in honour of his adventure.