Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Posted pet hamster survives box A Cambridge postman spotted the hamster wriggling A pet hamster is at the centre of a bizarre police investigation after it was put in a sealed envelope and posted in a letter box, it has been revealed. It was rescued by a Cambridge postman who saw it wriggling as it tried to eat its way out of its cardboard prison. Patrick Von Heimendahl, a vet who examined the animal, told the BBC: " I find this utterly cynical to post a hamster. She is lucky to survive. " The hamster, found in a post box, is being looked after by the vet. Mr Von Heimendahl added: " It must have been very hot in there and did not have any food in there or water. " I don't think she would have survived for very much longer. " 'Surprised and shocked' The hamster is thought to have been in the box for about four hours. Rob Maher, the postman who spotted the package, said: " I swore when I saw it. I was surprised and shocked. " They (anyone who posted it) must either have a grudge against someone or someone playing a sick joke. " The hamster was found in the city centre box on Wednesday. Anyone with information should contact Cambridgeshire Police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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