German police save man from baby squirrel terror Published duration 10 August 2018

image copyright EPA/KARLSRUHE POLICE image caption The baby squirrel fell asleep after tiring itself out chasing the caller

German police have come to the rescue of a man being chased by a baby squirrel.

Officers in the south-western city of Karlsruhe responded to the call for help and arrived to see the creature still terrorising the caller.

The squirrel was taken into custody after it abruptly fell asleep.

A police report of the incident say the persistent rodent has become their new mascot, and has been dubbed Karl-Friedrich.

Karlsruhe police posted a tweet about the case on Thursday, with more photos of the offender.

Squirrels are known to chase after human beings when in need of food or help.

"It can be pretty scary," she said, determining that the caller "was certainly feeling a bit threatened".

image copyright EPA/KARLSRUHE POLICE image caption Karlsruhe police said the squirrel would be their new mascot

image copyright EPA/KARLSRUHE POLICE image caption Karl-Friedrich is safe and being well cared for in an animal rescue centre

Squirrel attacks are not always so benign.

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