Portland: Local Squirrel Rescued After Getting Lost in City Maze

Portland: Local Squirrel Rescued After Getting Lost in City MazePortland: Local Squirrel Rescued After Getting Lost in City Maze In the bustling metropolis of Portland, Oregon, an unlikely rescue mission unfolded recently when a young squirrel became disoriented and lost in the city’s concrete jungle. The drama began when the squirrel, named Nutkin, ventured outside its nest in an old oak tree near downtown. As it scampered along a busy sidewalk, the city’s cacophony of traffic and noise overwhelmed it. Nutkin panicked and darted towards the nearest building, seeking refuge. Unfortunately, Nutkin became trapped in the building’s labyrinthine hallways. As the hours passed, it grew scared and hungry. A concerned passerby, hearing faint scratching sounds, alerted animal rescue services. Responding to the call, Martha Stewart of Portland Animal Rescue arrived at the building. She cautiously navigated the maze-like corridors until she located Nutkin hiding under a desk. “It was a very unusual rescue,” said Stewart. “Squirrels are generally quite adept at navigating their surroundings, but this one was clearly lost and confused.” Stewart gently captured Nutkin and returned it to its home in the nearby park. To her relief, the squirrel was uninjured but visibly shaken. “It’s a reminder that even in a city as busy as Portland, wildlife can sometimes need our help,” said Stewart. Thanks to the quick thinking of the passerby and the compassion of the animal rescue team, Nutkin was able to safely return to its natural habitat. The incident served as a heart-warming example of how humans and wildlife can coexist peacefully in an urban environment.