'True heroes' Firefighters save MOLE from life-threatening moorland fire
Nottinghamshire fire service tweeted the good news: "Mole rescuers! Luther has rescued a mole from the fire and released it in a safe environment."
Firefighter Luther Sweeney, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, rescued the helpless critter from the inferno yesterday, setting him free on un-singed moorland.
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Glenn Ryan tweeted: "Best firefighters in the world and true heroes. No animal too small to save. Bravo."
Meanwhile, Facebook user Natalie Marshall wrote: "How cute! Mole saved from moor fires. Oh god I want to hug that fireman. What a star."
Another, Janice Roome, said: "You men are so amazing fighting the fires!!!! Also looking out for wildlife as well keep safe all of you."
Pat Lilley added: "Arr well done. Keep up the excellent work out there. You must all be totally shattered. Keep well."