The Ely beaver scouts successfully evaded the Gruffalo in a hike to raise funds for Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue (CamSAR).

Twenty-two young people joined the hunt of the fictional children's character on May 18. 

The 4.5km hike in Thetford Forest coincided with TrailJam, an event where Scouts across the world hike in May. 

Meanwhile, Cambridge Search and Rescue were busy training, just outside Ely at Ben's Yard.

They were practicing a mix of many skills including waterside searching and line searching.

The money the beavers have raised will go towards maintenance of their vehicles, equipment costs and even things like food for during their searches.

The Beaver Scouts of Ely decided to fundraise for Cambridge Search and Rescue following a recent visit by the charity. 

Cambridge Search and Rescue are a specialist volunteer team, called in by the police, to aid them in searches for vulnerable people that go missing.

Andy Kingham from CamSar said: "Thank you so much to Ely Beavers for all their hard work on Sunday, we are extremely grateful to them all."

The Scouts are always on the lookout for more volunteers to join them and enjoy wonderful and engaging events like this.

Donations for the event can still be made via the group's crowdfunding page.