In more pleasant Wildlife (and Van Ness Metro) News baby beaver rescued!

screenshot of youtube clip filmed by Jonathan Murray

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“But, in adorable news, it looks like DC police and humane officers rescued an adorable juvenile beaver from a fountain outside the Van Ness Metro Station on Wednesday:

WTOP reported:

“after some discussion and a little evaluation, it was decided the beaver was in good condition and old enough to be on its own, so it was released — to a quieter, wilder corner of the District.”