Police and citizens disagree about the seriousness of a beaver-eating snake
Be serious here, folks. The police are not joking.
When the Westbrook, Maine, Police Department warned the locals June 29 about a large snake sighting in the woods, they probably meant it to be a genuine notice. That's not exactly how the good people of Westbrook took it.
Maybe it's the fact that that it was a just a snake sighting. Maybe it's because the police officers described the snake as eating, "a large mammal, possibly a beaver." Maybe it's because the warning explicitly stated that the department was "not joking."
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Whatever the reason, Westbrook people decided to make a very creative communal joke of the police department's concern.
Using the internet, artistic skills or just a large sign, the community has rallied together to show the police department how seriously they take a snake sighting — not very.
In honor of the Westbrook town name, the snake has been dubbed Wessie.
It kind of got out of control.
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Of course, a parody Twitter account has been started for dear Wessie and it has amassed over a thousand followers in the last few days.
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That's not all. YouTuber drivetrainproductions uploaded a commemorative song that honors Wessie and the search for truth.
It's an emotional ballad full of wisdom and seriousness.
In their warning, the Westbrook Police Department said that the beaver-eating snake will probably take a nap for a few days after eating such a big mammal meal. Should Wessie pop back up soon we can hope for another round of jokes.
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