This Rat Is So Fat It Got Stuck In A Manhole Cover And Had To Be Rescued

Today in Germany, a rat with a little extra winter fat got herself stuck while trying to pass through a sewer grate. With Pizza Rat still fresh in our minds, we’ve all been waiting for our next internet darling…and here she is.

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

She thicc

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

She chonky

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

An entire crew of firefighters showed up on the scene to free the rotund rodent, and it wasn’t long before people took notice.

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar
Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

They were finally able to prop the grate up and get a better angle to free Rat-chel, which is what I’ve decided to name her.

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

Someone even got the whole thing on video.

Even though most people consider rats vermin, It’s nice to see folks treating an animal in need with respect and dignity. These firefighters are heroes.

Berufstierrettung Rhein Neckar / Via Facebook: TierrettungRheinNeckar

h/t BuzzFeed

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome