Енот отключил электричество в Торонто. В четверг вечером одинокий енот в центре Торонто сумел отключить электричество, оставив без света почти 7000 человек. Этот необычный инцидент подчеркнул сложные отношения между горожанами и животными, называя енотов “garbage pandas”.
Electric power company Ontario, Hydro One, reported that a raccoon came into contact with equipment at a downtown station, causing a power outage. This incident also temporarily paralyzed the metro and interrupted the water supply. The Toronto Fire Department reported that the power outage left many people trapped in elevators.
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Although the outage began around 7:40 p.m., it was not cleared until three hours later, according to outage locations.
The fate of the raccoon itself remains unknown
The fate of the raccoon itself remains unknown. His name will inevitably be added to the list of famous Toronto raccoons, from donut thief to subway hanger-on to baseball fan.
In recent years, Toronto has been faced with the problem of fighting wild animals, but in the end it was forced to admit that the victory was not in favor of people.
Raccoons should be made the official mascots of Toronto.
In addition, many city residents, observing the rampant mischief of raccoons, confessed their love for these animals, which, despite all the difficulties, became part of the city culture. Some have even suggested that raccoons should be made Toronto's official mascots, although others have expressed a desire to get rid of them.
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Coyotes, deer and even beavers regularly appear on the streets of Toronto
Despite the huge number of people densely populating the streets and skyscrapers of the city, Toronto's nature continues to remain diverse and rich. Coyotes, deer and even beavers regularly appear on the streets of Toronto, creating a kind of surprising interaction with the residents of the metropolis.
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The fate of the raccoon, which temporarily plunged the city into darkness, remains a mystery. Perhaps there will be an unofficial city funeral procession, initiated by fans who paid sad tribute to the memory of the departed animal.
