Squirrels take over train in U.K., refuse to leave -.

A squirrel revolution took place this week when an angry group of rodents made their way onto a rush-hour train bound for Gatwick. These squirrels meant business and were so aggressive that they forced passengers to flee to other carriages on the train.

Train service staff tried to strangle the squirrels, but to no avail. Trying first snacks before trying to sweep the rodents away with a broom, the squirrels stayed put, leading to the service being canceled.

“We can confirm that the 0854 Reading to Gatwick was terminated at Redhill after a pair of squirrels boarded the train without tickets at Gomshall, in violation of railroad regulations.” said a Great Western Rail spokesman (via Sky News). “We tried to remove them at Redhill, but one refused to leave and was sent back to Reading to end this crazy tail.”

What a country this is, where a few squirrels can bring a whole train to a halt.