Wednesday, July 14, 2004

The Beavers Vs. the Highway

Police in Ontario, Canada, had to close part of the Trans-Canada Highway early this morning after a beaver dam collapsed and flooded the highway. A truck was damaged in the flooding but no one was injured, reported the Ontario Provincial Police.

Sgt. Ted Becker said that it is unclear whether or not the collapse of the dam was accidental or part of a larger plan by the beavers to disrupt Canada's highways. "We haven't yet decided to label the beavers a terrorist threat," said Sgt. Becker, "but we think they may also be responsible for two earlier incidents which threatened highways in Toronto and Montreal." The beavers were not available for comment, but it is believed their leader, who goes by the alias 'Bucky,' is being held for questioning by Ontario Police.
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