Huffington Post:  A curvaceous rat in Bensheim, Germany, is making international headlines after an embarrassing mishap - getting stuck in a manhole cover.  The reason the situation is getting so much attention is because, even in the face of adversity, the rat looked ridiculously cute.  "We don't know how the rat got stuck," a nonprofit animal group reported.  Images on facebook went viral after posted on Sunday  This rat is portly because of an abundance of "good food."  A young girl noticed the rat was in distress and called the rescuers, the local fire department was needed for backup.  They were able to lift the manhole cover and free the chubby little guy.  The rat is reportedly in good condition and has been let go.  Animal rescuer, Michael Sehr, was prepared to answer anyone who criticized the rescue, "even animals that are hated by many, deserve respect."  Wish I knew how to link this article, the picture of the rat was so cute.  I used to have pet mice when I was young, I know how people in the city hate these critters, but I have a soft spot for them.  (Of course if I had to deal with them around my house, I probably would have a different opinion.)  They are the cleanup crew.