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    Meet Mass. Police Officer's New Partner: Snookems the Flying Squirrel

    Nov. 28, 2022
    A bond was forged between a Plymouth police officer and a wide-eyed flying squirrel during an unexpected encounter while the officer was directing traffic.

    Source Officer.com News

    Plymouth, MA, Police Officer
    A Plymouth, MA, found himself with an unexpected and unofficial partner when a flying squirrel—who the officer named 'Snookems'—came at him while directing traffic recently.
    A Plymouth, MA, found himself with an unexpected and unofficial partner when a flying squirrel—who the officer named "Snookems"—came at him while directing traffic recently.

    A Massachusetts police officer was directing traffic when he was suddenly assisted by a furry, flying friend.

    The Plymouth Police Department recently posted photos of a strange encounter Officer Andrew Whelan had while directing traffic. During that assignment, Whelan "flinched a little," and a flying squirrel came at him.

    The unexpected run-in initially startled Whelan, but the officer "realized the little guy wanted to play." Whelan went on to call the wide-eyed interloper "Snookems."

    Although Snookems isn't on the department's payroll, the squirrel and Whelan have formed a working relationship.

    "Rumor has it, When Officer Whelan goes on Patrol, Snookems might be in his pocket …," the department stated in an online post.

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