In **March 2024**, a woman mistakenly believed a hat bobble was a sick hedgehog and rushed it to a wildlife hospital in **Cheshire**.
**Janet Kotze**, the manager at Lower Moss Wood wildlife hospital, noted the woman was worried as the bobble had not eaten or pooped.
The rescue center's staff discovered that the item was not an animal but rather a **lopped-off top of a hat**, humorously named **Hedgebobble**.
The incident went viral, generating donations for the hospital, which is in need due to rising costs and the ongoing challenges of wildlife rescue.
This lighthearted story stood out amidst more serious news, bringing **much-needed joy** to the community and highlighting people’s affection for wildlife.
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