Now that everyone’s safe, LaBarbera has a few takeaways to share. “Check under your car hood if you leave it parked somewhere for a week, or see a squirrel hanging out near it!” she said.

The woman highlighted that she has also heard a lot of stories of people finding kittens under car hoods, so it’s not just the squirrels we should look out for.

“If you find a baby animal, look up a wildlife rehabilitation hospital’s website for a number to call to ask for advice before you interfere,” LaBarbera advised. “Often what’s needed is just to give the parents time to take care of the situation themselves, as the squirrel did here. And, this event reminded me of how awesome animal moms can be: the squirrel mom was very brave, and in the video when I put the baby on the ground and she finds him, you can hear her make a little squirrel purr!”