Man late to work because he was untying a squirrel tail knot

mard86 on the site Reddit wrote, "My co-worker sent an email saying he would be late because he was trying to untie a squirrel tail knot. I asked for a picture, and he delivered."

Check out the unbelievable photo!

The man explained that five young squirrels had become entangled in Christmas lights in his neighbour's yard, and after the lights were removed their tails were all stuck together.

He said in the email, "I should be in this afternoon".