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A local squirrel has been identified as the unlikely culprit behind a massive internet and phone outage in Medina County, Ohio. While officials initially suspected construction crews had severed underground lines, the reality was far more organic. Technicians discovered that a squirrel had built a nest inside the county’s fiber infrastructure. The animal chewed through critical lines, effectively knocking out essential services for several government facilities, including the prosecutor’s office. Officials are now working to reinforce the network against future wildlife interference to prevent similar disruptions. The incident highlights the surprising vulnerability of critical infrastructure to the smallest environmental factors. #OhioNews #Infrastructure #Squirrels