Little Pimpernel, Somerset – A frantic race against time culminated in a surprisingly effective, if somewhat unorthodox, solution yesterday as inventor Wallace Gromit successfully thwarted a coordinated attack by a highly organized group of were-rabbits on the annual Little Pimpernel Vegetable Competition. The incident, which unfolded over a tense six-hour period, saw the entire village on edge as hundreds of oversized, monstrous rabbits, exhibiting alarming intelligence and a clear desire to sabotage the competition, descended upon the town square.

Initial reports indicated a significant disruption to the event, with prize-winning pumpkins systematically uprooted and vegetable displays decimated. Panic spread quickly as villagers attempted to defend their entries, but traditional methods proved woefully inadequate against the rabbits’ surprising strength and coordinated strategy. It was then that Wallace Gromit, renowned for his eccentric inventions and unwavering dedication to his canine companion Gromit, stepped forward.

Working with astonishing speed, Gromit and Wallace constructed a series of elaborate, interconnected traps utilizing repurposed household items – including a giant, rotating carrot catapult, a complex system of tripwires and bouncy castles, and a particularly ingenious device involving a rapidly inflating sheep’s wool parachute. The traps proved remarkably effective, incapacitating the majority of the were-rabbits with a combination of disorientation and mild embarrassment.

“It was a right pickle, that was,” commented Mrs. Higgins, a long-time resident and judge of the competition. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Wallace and Gromit, bless ‘em, they saved the day. Though, I must say, the sheep’s wool parachute was a touch theatrical.”

Wallace himself, visibly exhausted but beaming with pride, stated, “Well, you see, Gromit and I were thinking, ‘How do you catch a rabbit that’s already a rabbit?’ The answer, I believe, lies in making the experience rather unpleasant.” He added, gesturing towards a pile of bewildered were-rabbits, “And, of course, a good helping of strategically placed turnips.”

The Little Pimpernel Vegetable Competition has been temporarily suspended while authorities assess the situation and reinforce security measures. However, organizers are optimistic that the event will resume next week, with Wallace and Gromit expected to play a key role in ensuring a safe and successful competition.