FIREMEN had to deal with an unusual emergency when they spotted a rogue chipmunk running wild at Blackburn Fire Station. And the cheeky chappie proved to be a real handful when he bit one of his would-be rescuers.

Eventually, the furry friend was apprehended and taken along to the pets' corner at Witton Park Visitors Centre.

But he still proved a handful for assistant warden Trevor Smith, who had to handle him with extreme caution.

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