We love unusual friendships, and these two friends share an unexpected but beautiful bond. Masik is a squirrel, and Pyotr Pankratau is a a former Belarusian army soldier, and the two friends spend all their time together.
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A kind-hearted soldier rescued a baby squirrel on the verge of death and then nursed him back to health by feeding him every four hours. Warrant officer Pyotr Pankratau was serving in the Belarussian army when he discovered the tiny baby squirrel under a tree. Despite his military duties, Pankratau took him back to base and managed to squeeze in feeds of milk every four hours around his busy schedule.
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Incredibly, the baby squirrel made a full recovery and stayed with Pankratau throughout his two years of service in the army. Pankratau named the squirrel Minsk – after the Belarus capital – and he now never leaves his side. Minsk even accompanies Pankratau, now a taxi driver, as he drives passengers around the city. He told Euro Radio: ‘He was lying unconscious under the tree. There were worms in his mouth and right eye so I took them out. Two weeks later everything got back to normal.
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ackseat driver: Pankratau left the army and now works as a taxi driver – with Minsk by his side. Kicking back: Minsk is well-trained and stays in his designated areas of the car. Kicking back: Minsk is well-trained and stays in his designated areas of the car. Popular: While Minsk mainly keeps out of sight of customers, the friendly squirrel is a favourite with children. Furry pals: The squirrel Minsk shares a snack with a feline friend.