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Three young rabbits were recently discovered hiding on a North Sea drilling rig, leading to their rescue and care by an animal charity in Aberdeenshire. These unexpected passengers were transported from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway rig, which is located approximately 93 miles off the coast of Lincolnshire.
It is thought that the rabbits initially boarded a container in Dundee. The container was then moved by road to Aberdeen, followed by a journey on the offshore vessel Aquarius to Ithaca Energy’s Cygnus field. Upon arrival, two of the bunnies were found and brought ashore, but a third was later discovered concealed in a forklift on the rig.
New Arc, an animal rescue center near Ellon, took custody of the rabbits after the offshore crew safely captured the first two. The charity expressed gratitude toward the rig crews for their quick response and attentive care. According to New Arc, the animals are thriving, with a spokesperson noting, “It’s likely the bunnies found a nice warm place to hide in an offshore container.” They elaborated that the rabbits were found roaming freely on the deck of the Valaris Norway and that the crew “immediately activated rescue mode,” providing warmth, food, and water.
The crew of the Valaris Norway kept the initial rabbits safe in the radio room until they could be transferred back to the Aquarius and returned to Aberdeen. An Ithaca Energy representative remarked on the surprise of discovering the third bunny: “Little did anyone know a third bunny was still hiding.” Both Ithaca and Fletcher Group, which manages the Aquarius vessel, praised the teams involved, with Fletcher stating, “Everyone did such a great job of looking after them and getting them off safely,” and expressing satisfaction that the rabbits have been reunited and are in good health
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