Squirrel Rescued From OSU Stadium Stands With A Soft Pretzel And Empty Case Of Beer

A “scared and overwhelmed” squirrel rescued from the stands at an Ohio State football game on Saturday became a viral sensation after being safely escorted outside in an empty case of beer.

The Perry Township Police Department on Saturday shared a short video clip of Sgt. Delbert releasing a squirrel from an empty Michelob Ultra box outside Ohio Stadium during OSU’s season opener against Ball State.

“This little guy found himself inside the stadium and was understandably a little scared and overwhelmed,” police said. “Luckily, some helpful fans spotted him — and apparently decided the best way to calm him down was to feed him pretzels.”

The clip generated so much interest that the police department released the full body-worn camera video of the stadium rescue on Sunday.

The video shows Sgt. Delbert in the stands, where fans can be seen giving a wide birth to the frightened squirrel cowering in a corner. Delbert, armed with an empty cardboard box and a soft pretzel, cautiously approaches the animal.

After the squirrel initially refuses the offered pretzel, Delbert places the pretzel inside the empty beer box as bait, and carefully scoops up the squirrel.

“No crime. No arrests. Just one scared squirrel, a few generous fans, and Sgt. Delbert answering the call,” police said.