Portland: Beaver Causes Traffic Jam on Highway

Portland: Beaver Causes Traffic Jam on HighwayPortland: Beaver Causes Traffic Jam on Highway Portland, Oregon – A large beaver caused a traffic jam on a busy highway in Portland on Wednesday morning, leaving commuters stranded for hours. The incident occurred on Highway 217 northbound near the Sylvan exit. Witnesses reported seeing a beaver waddling across the lanes, causing cars to come to a sudden stop. The beaver, which was estimated to weigh around 50 pounds, was oblivious to the chaos it had created. It continued to wander about, blocking traffic completely. Police and wildlife officers were called to the scene to try to remove the beaver. However, the animal refused to cooperate, ignoring attempts to shoo it away. The traffic jam lasted for nearly four hours before the beaver finally decided to move out of the road. Officers used a long pole to nudge the beaver to safety on the side of the highway. Commuters expressed frustration over the delay, but most were also amused by the unusual sight of a beaver causing a traffic jam. “I’ve been driving this highway for years, and I’ve never seen anything like this before,” said one motorist. “It’s crazy that a beaver could hold up so many cars.” The beaver’s adventure is a reminder of the unique wildlife that Portland and the surrounding area are home to. While beaver sightings are not uncommon, it’s rare for one to cause such a significant disruption. Once the beaver was safely off the highway, traffic resumed and commuters were able to continue their journeys. The incident has become a humorous story that will likely be told for years to come.