Nuts? Police detain, feed squirrel accused of stalking woman

Jul 19, 2015 - 08:26
 0  1
Nuts? Police detain, feed squirrel accused of stalking woman
Nuts? Police detain, feed squirrel accused of stalking woman (VIDEO)

It may sound nuts, but it's true.

According to NBC News, police detained a squirrel after a woman in Bottrop, Germany, claimed the rodent was stalking her.

Officers with the North-Rhine Westphalia police department quickly leaed that the squirrel was exhausted and helped it out by feeding it apples and honey tea. A Facebook video that shows the squirrel chowing down has been viewed more than 439,000 times. 

Officials said the squirrel will be taken to an animal shelter.

 

Bottrop: Eichhöchen nach Verfolgung in Gewahrsam genommen Ein sehr ungewöhnlicher Notruf erreichte heute Morgen die... Posted by Polizei NRW Recklinghausen on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.