Ratted out: how this creature managed to evacuate an entire building
We see a lot of unusual animal behaviour on the Internet, but this rat is something special.
The rodent was caught rapid pulling a fire alarm.
The rat's actions led to an entire condo building being evacuated.
Don't believe it? Check out the footage.
A rat pulled a fire alarm in D.C., causing the evacuation of an entire condo building.https://t.co/np5ko0flFN pic.twitter.com/e2qLFZWfxL
— NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) September 9, 2018
The CCTV managed to rat out the little guy and the Internet has responded to the video in the BEST way.
It seems as if the rat will now be in high demand to 'accidentally' pull other fire alarms.
On Twitter, a user asked: "If a rat could pull our fire alarm around 3:30 pm this Friday, that would be great."
If a rat could pull our fire alarm around 3:30pm this Friday, that would be great.
— Michael Everingham (@BRH_Pino) September 10, 2018
— JCPaulino (@juanskarlospc) September 10, 2018
Others suspected that Ratatouille was up to his old tricks.
Either way, the footage has made the rat an Internet sensation, with people giving the animal its own title: "Fire Alarm Rat."
The name was inspired by a video that emerged online in 2015.
If Pizza Rat captured the can-do spirit and resourcefulness of New York City circa 2015, Fire Alarm Rat captures the on-the-brink panic of today's Washington https://t.co/PLohWkkz9n
— Hunter Schwarz (@hunterschwarz) September 10, 2018
A rat three years ago was caught trying to bring home a slice of pizza.
And the Internet quickly gave the little fellow a nickname: Pizza Rat.
Rats shouldn't be underestimated, according to Peta, as they're very intelligent.
"They are natural students who excel at learning and understanding concepts," they said.
Rats also boast excellent memories, according to the animal welfare group.