A cheeky ferret has gone viral after spraying wee at guests during a zoo show.
In less than 24 hours, a video capturing the mischievous moment has attracted more than 14 million views.
The furry creature was being held by a staff member at the zoo who was narrating a show for visitors.
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But adults and children let out a gasp when they were suddenly soaked with pee.
The room erupted into a fit of laughter as the man holding the ferret looked stunned.
In the clip, he can be heard apologising to guests who continue to chuckle.
He proceeds to tell the visitors: “That’s gonna stink,” before lifting his hand up to reveal that the whole thing was, in fact, a prank.
In his left hand, he can be seen holding a compact item which shoots out water.
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Hiding it under the ferret’s body, he was able to trick guests, leaving viewers in stitches and also impressed by the joke.
The video, which has so far attracted almost 820,000 likes, was filmed at the Rainforest Zoo in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Social media users were quick to comment on the sneaky prank, as reported by What’s The Jam.
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Michael wrote: “Yooooo that was great sleight of hand.”
Fay commented: “Omg I gasped. He got me!”
“The ferret just dangling there like ‘I’ve been framed’,” added a third user.
Jazz said: “Who knew the ferret show had a splash zone.”
“We love a man who loves his job,” penned someone else.
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