Mechanics at a garage in the county attempting to work out why a car's dashboard lights kept flashing were shocked to find a live RABBIT trapped inside its engine.

David Hoskins, 60, was servicing a Toyota C-HR when they spotted some gnaw marks underneath the bonnet.

After a closer inspection, the mechanics at Hofmanns garage in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, were surprised to find a terrified but otherwise completely healthy rabbit.

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The little animal is thought to have been stuck inside the car for some time, having climbed in there for warmth.

It has since been released back into the wild after being checked over at Henley Veterinary Centre where vets confirmed it was uninjured.

Mr Hoskins said: "A customer came in because there were some warning lights on the dashboard.

"As we started to look inside the car, we realised there were some wires that had been chewed in the engine.

"We took a closer look and then suddenly we saw movement in the left-hand wing void and removed the wheel arch guard.

"After looking into it further we found the rabbit staring back us while sitting on top of the inside of the front bumper.

"It was still alive and just looking at us. It was fine, I imagine it crawled up underneath the bonnet and got stuck in there.

"It must have been very warm in there, but at least it didn’t get mangled up in the machinery.”

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

Get in touch with him by emailing: Matthew.norman@newsquest.co.uk

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