Oregon City Police escorted a beaver to Abernethy Creek on Thursday night after it was spotted wandering across McLoughlin Boulevard.



Oregon City Police spokesman Lt. Jim Band said the beaver appeared to be lost and was walking toward the headlights of passing cars near 14th Street around 11:30 p.m.



Knowing beavers typically aren't the friendliest or most cooperative creatures, Band said an officer tried to use a pole with a noose to catch the animal. However, the officer quickly realized the easiest way to get the beaver out of danger was to herd it back to Abernethy Creek.



"It was a long walk that took several officers about 40 minutes, but there really was no better option," Band said in a press release. "The beaver turned out to be pretty mellow, as you can see in the video."



Once near the creek, the beaver scuttled down the bank, into the water and swam off, Band said. As expected, this scene drew a lot of attention from onlookers.



-- Michael Bamesberger



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