The badger that was rescued from the wild. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS)
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Graeme Wilson with the badger. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS)
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Graeme Wilson and the badger he helped save. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS)
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Graeme Wilson and the badger. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS)
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