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Gray Squirrel Frees Itself After Chimney Rescue Refusal

9/9/2026

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Alanna Fox discovered a juvenile gray squirrel trapped in her chimney after hearing clawing noises.
She investigated because her cat lingered near the unused living-room chimney.
She used a flashlight and camera to film a protruding arm and mouth, identifying a gray squirrel.
A wildlife-removal specialist said extraction would require cutting the squirrel, which the family refused.
After waiting, the squirrel apparently left the chimney.

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Story summary

Alanna Fox discovered a juvenile gray squirrel trapped in her chimney after hearing clawing noises.
She investigated because her cat lingered near the unused living-room chimney.
She used a flashlight and camera to film a protruding arm and mouth, identifying a gray squirrel.
A wildlife-removal specialist said extraction would require cutting the squirrel, which the family refused.
After waiting, the squirrel apparently left the chimney.