Motorist helps hedgehog trapped in discarded plastic cup in Skellefteå, Sweden

On June 9, 2026, in Skellefteå, Sweden, @josskozz shared a video showing the rescue of a hedgehog found walking along a road. In the video, the animal has a burned plastic cup stuck over its head, obstructing its vision and making it difficult to move safely. The author approaches the hedgehog and carefully removes the cup, freeing it from the debris. After being released, the hedgehog walks toward nearby roadside vegetation and bushes. According to the author, the animal was initially mistaken for a large rat running across the road before it was identified as a hedgehog. The author described the rescue as their “good deed of the day” after helping the animal continue on its way.