A government internet outage in Medina County had a surprisingly tiny cause.
Several offices lost phone and internet service, and officials initially believed construction crews had damaged underground fiber lines.
Later, County Administrator Matt Springer revealed the real culprit — a squirrel that built a nest and chewed through multiple cables. The incident shows how even a small animal can disrupt major infrastructure systems.
Several offices lost phone and internet service, and officials initially believed construction crews had damaged underground fiber lines.
Later, County Administrator Matt Springer revealed the real culprit — a squirrel that built a nest and chewed through multiple cables. The incident shows how even a small animal can disrupt major infrastructure systems.
A government internet outage in Medina County had a surprisingly tiny cause.
Several offices lost phone and internet service, and officials initially believed construction crews had damaged underground fiber lines.
Later, County Administrator Matt Springer revealed the real culprit — a squirrel that built a nest and chewed through multiple cables. The incident shows how even a small animal can disrupt major infrastructure systems.