Cop Spots Baby Squirrels In The Road And Makes Two Tiny New Friends While Rescuing Them

One day, New York State Trooper LaVonte’ Lee noticed something in the middle of a busy road. It was a pair of helpless newborn squirrels and Lee just knew he had to stop. The other day, New York State Trooper LaVonte’ Lee spotted something in the middle of a busy road in the city of Ithaca. It was a pair of baby squirrels in need of help. Lee knew he had to stop.

For his actions that day, Lee has received a well-deserved outpouring of thanks online and from his fellow colleagues on the force. "One of the core values of the New York State Police is to protect life and property," a spokesperson for the police told The Dodo. "No matter how large or small."