ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD --
An eager beaver decided to leave its dam and get a head start on Christmas shopping.As he perused through trees and decorations, someone called the cops on this furry shopper.
The Saint Mary's County Sheriff's office posted these photos on Twitter.
Cpl. Yingling had a unique call for service when the suspect, pictured, was witnessed causing prop. Destruction at a store in Char. Hall. pic.twitter.com/6qKlu7tqA7
— St. Mary's Sheriff (@firstsheriff) November 30, 2016
They show the beaver damaging some holiday items at a dollar store.
Officials say the beaver tried to make a run for it, but was safely "apprehended" by Animal Control and released to a wildlife rehabilitation center.
The beaver tweet may go viral! All joking aside, the beaver was safely rescued by animal control & was released to a wildlife rehabilitator. pic.twitter.com/0VyLXJPjxh
— St. Mary's Sheriff (@firstsheriff) November 30, 2016
