In what can only be described initially as a fluid situation, assuming he wandered in from a nearby water body, a beaver proceeded to a Toronto subway station, presumably to sample the wonders of Ontario's capital. This tourist invasion 'threat' led to an immediate closing of the station,
Animal control officers arrived at 8 a.m. and did a “safe recovery,” allowing the station entrance to be reopened.
He also wanted to assure the public that the beaver was safe.
Well, that's the official story. Here is the real scoop:
H/t Michael de Adder
We're asking for trouble by coddling another miscreant. If we let the beaver get away with it, who knows what the next one will do?
ReplyDeletePoint very well-taken, John. The next thing you know, we will be contending with the hijinks of the Eurasian beaver, once word gets out about this episode.
DeleteApparently the TTC has had deer riding the subways. As for the Eurasian beaver, no problem. Ours is considerably larger and, it's claimed, more aggressive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reassurance, Mound. I guess I just assumed the worst if they start coming in from beyond our border.
DeleteAny word at which station the deer deboarded?
.. Beware the frumious beaver..
ReplyDeleteThe bad news is they have allies !!
.. Yes.. The nefarious ground hog !
The choice grazing fields of TTC hillsides where protected from the public by serious fencing, they graze & lounge in the sunny sides of subway right of way.
The 'Boss' appraised me most recently that the Red Newts are on the prowl & seized this dangerous miscreant, no doubt headed to the dark tunnels or bus routes of Yonge Street.. after attacking her ankle ! Who knows ? The buffalo may roam.. Angry hordes of boreal caribou descend upon lush golf courses and groomed suburban lawns ?
.. the horror !! Vast conspiracies fomented among the crows ?
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Thank you, Sal. Your comments are a sober warning that there is much worse in the offing from our partners in nature. We must all remain vigilant!
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