Squirrel Caught on Camera Attempting to Smoke E-Cigarette

Jul.26.2022
Squirrel Caught on Camera Attempting to Smoke E-Cigarette
A squirrel was caught on camera trying to chew and smoke a disposable e-cigarette, highlighting the dangers of e-waste.

Translated: "Rory Hosker, a 37-year-old, shocked observers when he captured footage outside his apartment at 9 a.m. yesterday of a squirrel attempting to gnaw on and inhale a disposable e-cigarette." The source for this news is The Sun.


Rory Hosker stated, "Ironically, while I was smoking outside, I saw the squirrel continuously exploring the electronic cigarette.


It really looks like it's trying to smoke. I'm concerned that if it bites into the battery, it may die due to poisoning or the battery exploding.


Upon seeing this, I am concerned that other animals may become attracted to the taste of electronic cigarettes.


Disposable e-cigarette waste is a genuine problem, and it's only getting worse.


I saw a lot of disposable electronic cigarettes in York county. They need to be banned as soon as possible because they pose a threat to the environment and our planet.


It has been reported that sales of disposable e-cigarettes are soaring in the UK, which means millions of these products are being ultimately discarded or buried. However, the lithium batteries contained in these e-cigarettes can actually be reused for electric cars or other products.


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