Early on Tuesday (5) morning, volunteer firefighters were called to rescue an anteater that was on a roof in Ibiram, in Alto Vale do Itajaí.

Anteater caught ‘enjoying’ on roof rescued in Ibiram – Photo: Fire Department/ND Reproduction

The rescue took place around 6 a.m. on Mirador Street in the Ponto Chique area. In a video released by firefighters, the animal could be seen “in good spirits” while enjoying the breeze over the house.

Volunteer firefighters were called to rescue the animal early Tuesday morning (5) – Fire Department/ND Reproduction

Volunteer firefighters were called to rescue the animal early Tuesday morning (5) – Fire Department/ND Reproduction

He didn’t make it easy when he was captured, causing some problems for the rescuers. After capture, the wild animal was released back into its habitat.

Watch the anteater rescue video

Volunteer firefighters were called to rescue the animal early Tuesday morning (5) – Video: Fire Department/ND Replay