A council has released footage showing a family of nesting rodents sniffing around a roadside drain.

Hertfordshire County Council said it was one of 11 unusual finds in their roadside drains, which has included a trampoline, pair of trousers and a hand grenade.

On 4 November, the local authority started a programme aimed at cleaning at least 520 drains in 80 roads.

The council, which released the footage, said it showed a family of nesting squirrels. The exact breed of the rodents is unconfirmed but it is thought they are edible dormice.

Correction 27 November, 2025: Updates text to make clear the breed of rodent has not been verified.