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cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/17610946

The squirrels jumped on the Great Western Railway (GWR) 8.54am train from Reading to Gatwick on Monday, forcing passengers to flee to other carriages.

The passengers alerted staff, who tried to lure the squirrels off the train at Redhill with snacks, before trying to force them off with brooms - but to no avail.

They subsequently called the journey off entirely.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Of course they were eastern gray squirrels. America never sends their best.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Those aren’t squirrels! Its the rescue rangers!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

The squirrels jumped on the Great Western Railway (GWR) 8.54am train from Reading to Gatwick on Monday, forcing passengers to flee to other carriages.

Lmao.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why wouldn't you just take the squirrels where they want to go?

[–] oleorun 12 points 3 months ago
[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Welp, it’s the squirrel’s train now

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Me: "Wow! How many squirrels?!"

Article: "Two. Two squirrels. Legally plural statement."