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Unbelieveable? Squirrel Survives 100+ MPH Lamborghini Encounter

The saying goes that if something is too good to be true, it probably is (meaning, it’s not true). That saying could be appropriate here. Could be. But then again, maybe this almost unbelievable video is for real.

What you’re about to see is a squirrel allegedly get “run over” by a Lamborghini zipping along at over 100 MPH — and survive. That‘s at least what the video’s description says. And if you’re like me, you’re going to watch this about 10 times (expand to full screen to get the best effect):

The video was apparently taken at the Lamborghini Experience 4 in California, a gathering of Lamborghini owners that allows owners and drivers to their cars to the test.

It could be fake. But there is one thing that is quite convincing. If you watch (and listen) closely, it looks like the squirrel didn’t come away completely unscathed. It seems he has a much shorter tail after emerging from the undercarriage.

Close encounters of the squirrel kind? Nuts. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist).

(H/T: Buzzfeed)

UPDATE:

One of the event organizers insists the footage is real:

“It’s 100 percent authentic,” says Elie Rothstein, one of the owners of Al & Ed’s Autosound, which put on the event. “We had cameras set up all over the track to get footage on our drivers. Only a couple days later do we see this. And I was like, ‘What?!’ It blows your mind.”

Comments (78)

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:56pm

    Incredible every time I see this video; that squirrel is being looked out for indeed.
    http://artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm

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  • heyjms
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:51pm

    If you watch as the car moves out of frame you can see a blurr of something tumbling down the road… it would be the rest of it’s tail

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    • heyjms
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:52pm

      The regular speed shows the tail bit going the same direction as the car, the slow motion shows it taking a different path… its a fake video

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  • tweetybird
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:43pm

    You bet it was the hand of God. God is the creator of all things and if you think he didn’t see one of creations about to be creamed, you are mistaken. This same God you are mocking will be the same God you will be begging not to send you into the fiery pit. I suggest you look long and hard at yourself and ask yourself this one question…”If I die today, where will I end up”? Remember, God sent his son Jesus to take on the sins of the world (including your mocking) and die on the cross just to give you everlasting life. To keep you from Hell. All you have to do is believe, in faith, was Jesus did for you.

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    • UBETHECHANGE
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:52pm

      Another looney “Christian” fear monger, just as looney as the extreme Islamics.

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  • Vannarae
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:42pm

    I think it’s unbelievable that unbelievable is spelled wrong in the story caption! Glad our furry friend made it through okay. Blessings to all!

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    • Lost Shaker Assault
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 2:18pm

      FAKE fake fake! It has computer generated-laminate all over it! A 10oz squirrel would have gone flying even if it did not touch the vehicle. Come on, can’t you see that? It is physics people. I only had to see it once.

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    • Chae Vonn
      Posted on July 7, 2011 at 10:54am

      It is not a fake. It happened to me. Read my comment. It just looks unbelievable.

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  • Vannarae
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:40pm

    I think it’s unbelievable that unbelievable is spelled wrong in the story caption! Happy that our fuzzy friend made it through!

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:37pm

    Pew… Time to change that diaper.

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  • Sound The Trumpet In Zion
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:35pm

    Also, @aaroninpolk county. You try hard enough to get reactions from us with your mockery of God and our beliefs. This is fine for us because we don’t have to react to your foolishness since God will do that in His own time and He can respond you much much better than we ever could. Of course, you would be a lot better off if we responded to you instead of God since His response will be everlasting, but that ain’t gonna happen.

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  • Sound The Trumpet In Zion
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:32pm

    First off, it was pretty clear that he still had the full length of his tail, he just had it tucked down by the ground after the contact. Secondly, I’m not really surprised that the squirrel survived through this. At the speed the Lamborghini was going, it is actually fairly easy for the car to kind of float over the squirrel after hitting it due to at that speed a little bump can cause the wheel to come up just barely off the pretty easily and then it would mostly just pass over the little critter.

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  • Killgreed
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:31pm

    You can hear the squirrel getting his tail broke, ouch.

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  • tweetybird
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:30pm

    The car went over the squirrel. It didn’t run him over. The squirrel was just in the right place not to die by tire and being splattered. Lucky squirrel.

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  • Aiser
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:26pm

    Nothing new. This happens to me every time on bicycle. These critters love to cheat the grim reaper.

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  • UBETHECHANGE
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:24pm

    Wow we have some sick animal h@ter redneck type in here. I know Glenn is trying to distance himself from people like you. Take a hike and go on the extreme right websites, you will be welcome with open arms.

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  • michaelmoron
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:24pm

    I am a Flaming, left-wing nut liberal !!!! Had this driver killed this squirrel, he would be facing charges of 2nd degree manslaughter and vehicular homicide because animals, rocks and trees should have human rights !!!! They are abusing the pavement and violating it’s rights .
    We need to stop All forms of Transportation to save the squirrels and animals and rocks !!!!

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  • SREGN
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:22pm

    Aaron – Do you realize who it is you’re mocking? I‘m reminded of that scene in the last Batman movie where the weaselly guy tells Morgan Freeman he’s going to blackmail a powerful avenger. And my comment to you is the same as Morgan’s: “Good luck.”

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:22pm

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    Cool cut his tail off……….

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  • OUTRIDER WRITER
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:18pm

    So, folks, why did the squirrel cross the road?

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  • banjarmon
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:18pm

    I don’t slow for TREE RATS either.

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  • Captain Crunch
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:18pm

    @AARON….

    You might be surprised. Maybe God loves squirrils and just wanted to see if you would scoff at HIm.

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    • RightUnite
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:41pm

      @Captain Crunch… Gotta cut that idiot some slack. That inbreeding up in the WI. hills really produces some fruitcakes….

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  • UBETHECHANGE
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:15pm

    Yay the squirrel lives and Aaron in Polk County continues to live with his ignorance!

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:14pm

    Aaron, enjoy your trial at Judgement Day for use of the Lords name in Vain. Best to settle out of court by confessing you’re a sinner and ask for forgiveness.

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  • nomercy63
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:13pm

    The squirrel will has his own tv show and product line soon!!!

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  • Ron_WA
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:12pm

    Damn lucky squirrel. I’d like to have his tail as a lucky charm …

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  • SREGN
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:11pm

    Evil tree rats can’t be killed.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:11pm

    Awesome!

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  • PrfctlyFrank
    Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:10pm

    And this means what to me?? Come on Blaze, and Mr. Seidl… This is great for the squirrel but for cryin out loud…

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    • OUTRIDER WRITER
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 12:20pm

      Lighten up, Frank. Man does not live by news alone.

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    • Black Ops Mercenary
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 1:34pm

      Predicted a remark like yours as soon as I saw the headline. Don’t like it, don’t read it. No one wants your negativity.

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    • creptoin_1n
      Posted on July 5, 2011 at 4:40pm

      we all need something fun once in a while! :)
      you are the one who clicked on it. just sayin.

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    • jackbauer2012
      Posted on July 6, 2011 at 9:15pm

      Wow! It took the tip of his tail off. About 2 inches worth. You can hear the contact and see the tip rolling in the draft towards the bottom left corner of the screen. lol

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    • jackbauer2012
      Posted on July 6, 2011 at 9:20pm

      @PrfctlyFrank, Not all things in life have to have some purpose. Sometimes you have to chill out and enjoy some awesome clips. And if that’s not good in your opinion just skip it and leave these incredible videos to us who know how to feed our mind with meaningful things “and” who also enjoy a bit of entertainment.

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