Twiggy the water skiing squirrel was the main tourist attraction at the Carolina Classic Fair in North Carolina. For those unversed, this is the eleventh squirrel to perform under the name “Twiggy” since 1978. The Carolina Classic Fair is not only one of the largest and oldest state festivals in America, but also one of the most celebrated, attracting over a million visitors.
Water-Skiing squirrel Twiggy wows spectators at Carolina Classic Fair
Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel, has already amassed a significant fan following. The star attraction of Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s Carolina Classic Fair, wowed spectators with its amazing water skiing skills that can rival even humans.
In a video shared by WAND News, the brown squirrel wore fluorescent yellow safety equipment as it placed both its legs on the motor ski while holding the strings tightly in its hands. The jet ski equipment was attached to a tiny electric ship as she performed stunts on the ski, twirling around and showing off her impressive athleticism.
According to NBC News, this is the eleventh squirrel to perform under the name “Twiggy” since 1978. Her real name is Da Baby, and she is five years old. Moreover, Twiggy’s handlers are careful about her safety and double-check all the equipment to ensure she is safe and steady while performing any stunts in the water.
Lou Ann Best and her husband, Chuck, adopted the first-ever Twiggy after a hurricane devastated the baby squirrel’s nest in Central Florida. Interestingly, Ann Best trained eight such squirrels for water skiing before passing the torch to her son, Chuck Best Jr. (via UPI)…