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CPW: Baby squirrels rescued from car engine in Colorado Springs

CPW SE Region
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Published 5:54 AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A pair of baby squirrels are now in the care of wildlife experts after being discovered in the engine compartment of a car, Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared Wednesday.

The two squirrels are believed to be just days old, CPW said. They were discovered in Colorado Springs.

Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife SE Region

According to CPW's southeast region office, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator is now caring for the squirrels until they're old enough to be released back into the wild.

If you ever discover wildlife in a surprising location, make sure to call CPW at (719) 227-5200 before taking any action, the agency advises.

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Sadie Buggle

Sadie has been a digital and TV news producer at KRDO13 since June 2024. She produces the station’s daily noon show and writes digital articles covering politics, law, crime, and uplifting local stories.

This is her first industry job since graduating from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in May 2024. Before that, she managed and edited for ASU’s independent student publication, The State Press.

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