New York Mechanic Stunned At The Sight Of Tiny Creatures Nestled Beneath The Engine

In Long Island, a man headed out to start his car after it had been sitting idle for weeks. The engine stubbornly refused to turn over.

Assuming it was a typical issue caused by lack of use, he brought the vehicle to a friend who worked as a mechanic.

Once the hood was lifted, the problem revealed itself in a way no one expected.

A Family Tucked Inside The Engine Bay

Beneath the hood, the mechanic uncovered a thick mound of leaves and twigs that looked exactly like a nest.

Nestled inside the leafy structure were six small, fuzzy babies.

While the car sat untouched, a squirrel had taken advantage of the quiet space and turned the engine compartment into a nursery for her litter.

The mechanic carefully removed each of the tiny squirrels , but one question lingered. Their mother was