A Beaver Was Caught Trying To Steal A Canadian Flag & Her Confidence Is Iconic (VIDEO)

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A Beaver Was Caught Trying To Steal A Canadian Flag & Her Confidence Is Iconic (VIDEO)

A Beaver Was Caught Trying To Steal A Canadian Flag & Her ...

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If you haven't had your daily dose of "Oh, Canada!" today, we've got you covered. This video of a beaver stealing a Canadian flag is so adorable and it's almost too Canadian to cope with.

Saskatoon photographer Mike Digout — who has a whole YouTube channel dedicated to beavers doing stuff — captured the accidentally patriotic moment on June 19.

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Sharing the clip on his social media channels, Digout described putting up the mini flag over a beaver trail, "hoping to get a photo of a beaver walking under it."

Instead, the Saskatchewan wildlife enthusiast captured his own heritage minute when "Spud" the brave beaver "took it up a notch by standing on guard for thee."

The hilarious and low-key iconic clip then shows Spud (who is a female, according to Digout) attempting to steal the flag and escape with it.

In an interview with CBC News, the photographer confirmed that he did, eventually, steal his prop back from the young beaver. But only because he didn't want the flag to end up as garbage in Spud's pond.

He also revealed that her name references the fact that she's "the cutest little potato in the pond."

Aww. Canada loves you, Spud!

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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