Meanwhile In Canada, A Beaver Blocked West Vancouver Traffic

The morning commute in West Vancouver, B.C. was tied up by a "slow-moving" beaver who decided to cross the road.

Traffic at 15th Avenue and Bellevue Street was blocked as police tweeted urgent updates.

#WVPDTraffic - Over to you #Traffic reporters! Slow moving beaver blocking traffic at 15th & Bellevue this am. pic.twitter.com/uBvGLlBApa
— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) January 26, 2015

While it's unclear why the beaver crossed the road, West Vancouver's police chief did clarify that it would not be ticketed for jaywalking.

@northshorejoey @WestVanPolice Pursuant to the National Symbols Act of 1917, beavers are immune from prosecution. ..
— Chief Len Goerke (@LenGoerke) January 26, 2015

The beaver was eventually "herded" by police and pedestrians to a nearby park.

Rescuers celebrated with poutine, maple syrup, and apologies, no doubt.

#WVPDTraffic - #WVPD staff passing & other pedestrians did 'Beaver herding'. Safely shooed visitor into nearby park pic.twitter.com/pxmWon1nqv
— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) January 26, 2015