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title: "Seven red squirrels injured on Jersey roads in a single day"
url: https://www.nsfw.info/seven-red-squirrels-injured-jersey-roads-single-day/
published: 2026-11-01T07:30:45+00:00
modified: 2026-11-01T07:30:45+00:00
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summary: "The JSPCA is urging Jersey drivers to slow down near wooded areas after seven red squirrels were brought in injured from road accidents in a single day."
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# Seven red squirrels injured on Jersey roads in a single day

**In brief:** The JSPCA Animals’ Shelter has appealed to Jersey drivers to slow down near wooded areas after seven red squirrels were brought in following road accidents in a single day. Jersey’s red squirrel population is considered a conservation success story, and the shelter is urging islanders to take extra care behind the wheel.

## Seven in One Day

The JSPCA Animals’ Shelter in St Helier has issued an urgent plea to motorists after what the BBC reports was a deeply concerning spike in casualties: seven red squirrels injured on Jersey’s roads in the space of a single day. The shelter described the number of casualties arriving “in a short space of time” as worrying, and took to Facebook to ask drivers to reduce their speed when passing through areas where squirrels are likely to be crossing, particularly near wooded roads and tree-lined stretches.

One of the injured animals, pictured in the shelter’s post, came off relatively lightly, escaping with a split lip that was, as the JSPCA put it, “expertly stitched back together” by their vets. Not every story ends so neatly, of course, which is precisely why the shelter felt compelled to speak up.

## Why Jersey’s Red Squirrels Matter

Jersey occupies a rather enviable position when it comes to red squirrels. While the species is endangered across the UK, with the BBC reporting an estimated 120,000 to 160,000 remaining in the wild, Jersey has managed to maintain a thriving population. The reason is straightforward: the island has no grey squirrels. On the mainland, grey squirrels carry a virus that is deadly to their red cousins, and their relentless spread has pushed reds to the margins, surviving mainly in Scotland, Northumberland and a handful of other strongholds. Jersey, free from that particular threat, has become something of a refuge for the species.

That makes every road casualty more than just a sad incident. It represents a small but real dent in a population that the rest of the British Isles can only envy. “These little animals are precious, and every life matters,” the shelter said in its statement. “A few extra seconds of care and attention behind the wheel could make all the difference.”

## What to Do if You Hit a Squirrel

The JSPCA has offered clear guidance for drivers who find themselves in this situation. Stop somewhere safe, then either call the shelter for advice or, if it is safe to do so, bring the squirrel directly to them in St Helier. The key message is not to drive on and assume the animal will recover on its own.

Autumn is, of course, prime squirrel activity season. As the animals bustle about gathering food ahead of winter, road crossings become more frequent, and the combination of fallen leaves, lower light levels and distracted drivers makes the roads more hazardous for wildlife generally. Jersey’s network of tree-lined country lanes, charming as they are, offer precious little warning when a small red blur decides to dart across.

## The NSFW Perspective

There is something quietly reassuring about the fact that Jersey’s biggest wildlife news of the day involves a squirrel with a stitched lip rather than a species on the brink of local extinction. The island has, largely by geographical good fortune, managed to hold onto something the mainland has almost entirely lost. That is worth protecting, and if it takes a Facebook post and a gentle reminder to ease off the accelerator on a country lane, that seems like a very reasonable ask. Drive carefully, Jersey. The squirrels were here long before the roads were.

*Source: [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmx2d17lw0p3o)*