Unusual visitor as POLECAT turns up at youth centre
There was an unusual visitor to a youth centre in the region – when a polecat walked through the doors.
Council staff were shocked when they spotted the rarely seen wild animal at Powys Youth Centre in Welshpool.
Staff at the centre in Howell Drive contacted the RSPCA, with Inspector Phil Lewis going to the rescue.
Mr Lewis managed to return the animal to the wild in nearby fields.
“Staff had a huge surprise when a polecat was spotted on the premises," he said.
“Fortunately, the wild animal was safe and well, and was carefully confined before I came to complete the rescue, and return him to where he belongs.
“Rescuing and releasing wild animals is often one of the most rewarding parts of the job – and we’re grateful to the staff member who called us, and helped ensure an adventurous day ended safely for the polecat."
Councillor Phyl Davies, the Cabinet Member for Property and Assets, said: “This is probably one of the most unusual visitors to one of our buildings. It came as a shock to staff when they found it in the office.
"I would like to thank staff from the RSPCA for safely collecting the polecat from the office and releasing it back into the wild.”
