One of the worst things to ever happen to a squirrel has happened to this squirrel.

Ajeet Vikram, the amateur photographer who captured the devastating moment a squirrel dropped its nut , said the critter had just scurried up a pole when tragedy struck.

The 27-year-old, who lives in India, was trying to take photos of the sunrise at the time, but thought the squirrel was a much more interesting subject. He happened to have his lens focused on the animal, when the nut slipped out of its paws.