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Chillin' In The Shade: Photo Of The Day

This squirrel escaped the afternoon heat in the shade of a Walnut Creek tree.

This squirrel rests in the afternoon heat.
This squirrel rests in the afternoon heat. (Joanne Stidham)

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Joanne Stidham shares this amusing photo of a squirrel hanging out in a tree in her front yard. Joanne writes, "The recent hot weather was too much for this little squirrel, so he found the perfect shady spot!"

Thanks for sharing your photo, Joanne.

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