Baby red squirrel found in Turkey's east

A baby red squirrel was found and later taken under treatment in the eastern province of Kars, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on May 10.

A group of children found the baby squirrel in an immobile state while they were playing in Kars' İnönü neighborhood.

The children then took the animal to the National Parks and Nature Conservation's branch in Kars.      

Murat Doğanay, the manager of the conservation, said they were thankful to the children for being caring and sensitive.       

He said the squirrel would be released back into its natural habitat after its treatment.