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Old 03-29-2008, 10:06 AM   #34
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Probably. Pretty agile little buggers.
Agile is right!! My Wife's Aunt had one that slid down the stove pipe into her woodstove. I came over with my fishnet. Had her open the door and caught in in the net. Before I could wrap it up and get it outside, the squirrel escaped and ran out the already opened door. From the time the stove door was opened and the rat was gone was milliseconds. I even rehearsed beforehand. Incredible speed!

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