A BADGER has been released back into the wild after being found collapsed in Catbrook on 8th January. A member of the public found the wild animal and contacted the RSPCA. The animal was still conscious and trying to stand up, but kept falling over. RSPCA animal collection officers (ACO) Fiona Jackson and Stephanie Davidson attended and took the sow (female badger) to a veterinary surgery for tests. No fractures were spotted on an X-ray, but it was believed the badger was suffering a concussion, possibly from a road traffic collision. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Ellie West collected the badger and passed the animal onto Badger Watch and Rescue Dyfed. "The badger just needed to go to a quiet place for rehabilitation," said ACO West. "She started eating and she was fine. We monitored CCTV footage non-intrusively to check her progress." ACO West picked up the badger on 26th January and passed her onto ACO Davidson who released her back in a wooded area in Catbrook.