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TRENDING NOW: The squirrel who stole Christmas

Image Credit: Youtube

December 09, 2016 - 5:00 AM

This video shows a sneaky squirrel stealing bulbs from outdoor Christmas lights.

Margaret Rican posted the clip to YouTube on Dec. 5, 2016 and it's already received more than 65,000 views.

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