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Car's Warning Lights Lead to Furry Discovery

Nest of baby squirrels is safely relocated in Virginia
Posted Apr 30, 2026 12:25 PM CDT
Car's Warning Lights Lead to Furry Discovery
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A Virginia driver who started his car and saw every warning light illuminated soon learned the culprit wasn't mechanical. When the Fairfax County resident popped the hood, he found a nest of baby squirrels tucked into the engine bay, reports FFX Now. With the mother nowhere in sight, he called Fairfax County Animal Services for help, and a wildlife officer came up with an ingenious fix. The officer relocated the babies to a basket on the ground, played baby squirrel sounds on a phone, and waited, explains UPI. The mother eventually emerged, then carried each youngster off to a new, safer hiding place. Watch video here.

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