WATCH: Campus cops rescue groundhog with head stuck in can

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – One lucky groundhog might live to see another Groundhog Day thanks to authorities in eastern Pennsylvania.

The creature roaming Lehigh University wasn’t able to see its own shadow – or much of anything – because its head was stuck in a tin can.

Campus police were alerted by concerned onlookers. Officer Kevin O’Hay and Sgt. Eric Smith offered to help. A body camera recorded the encounter Monday.

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One officer tries unsuccessfully to take the can off the groundhog’s head. Eventually, the other officer uses a long-armed grabber to hold the can while his partner gently pulls out the animal.

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The groundhog scampers off across the grass.

Chief Ed Shupp said Wednesday “the only disappointment was the furry little devil took off without saying thank you.”