Unlucky squirrel caused power outage, MUHC network failure

A curious squirrel caused the power failure that knocked out the computer system at the MUHC Tuesday.
A Hydro-Québec worker found the unfortunate rodent dead in the McGill University Health Centre’s circuit breaker box on de Maisonneuve Blvd.
The squirrel damaged equipment and was electrocuted.
The MUHC had advised Montrealers to avoid their emergency departments for non-urgent issues on Tuesday afternoon. Power was restored just after 6 p.m.