Welcome back to Call Log Diaries, where we dive into the strange, the suspicious, and the straight-up surreal happenings in our beloved Nevada County. This week’s call logs brought everything from a feline that you shouldn’t cuddle to an ostrich just trying to play frogger. Yep—just another week in this small town paradise.
Let’s see how it all went down.
Mountain Lion Stand-Off
A caller reported a mountain lion casually blocking her trail back to her vehicle. The big cat was just vibing, not aggressive, and Fish & Wildlife was looped in to sort it out.
Note to self: next time I need an excuse not to hike back up the trail, I’m using this one.
Bush Tactics
A female was reportedly spotted in the bushes snorting unknown substances. Description? “Dirty” and “wearing lots of clothing.”
When your fashion sense is “dumpster chic layered with paranoia.”
Ostrich on the Run
CHP got a call about an ostrich in the roadway. (Yep, an ostrich.) Animal control was summoned but, plot twist: the owner arrived and scooped up their giant bird like it was just a loose dog.
Nothing says ‘small-town normal’ like casually reclaiming your rogue ostrich from the middle of the road like it’s a wayward chihuahua.
Bladder Radiation Conspiracy
A caller requested a follow-up regarding radiation coming from her truck electronics, federal agents’ interest in her bladder cystitis, and some neck-jerking issues. She only wanted the incident logged—no call back necessary.
When your radioactive bladder is a federal level hot topic but you still prefer to keep it low-key.
Explosive Education
A man running across the street from the church to Nevada Union High School with a “suspicious device” that “had wires” prompted a 911 call. The school staff began checking cameras and doing perimeter/interior checks.Turns out, it was just an adult education student running to take his GED test with his wired keychain in hand.
This sounds more like the sister of the “giving a book report in your underwear” nightmare, not real life. Hopefully he didn’t bomb his test afterwards.
Whether it’s wild animals, wild behavior, or just wild misunderstandings, Nevada County residents always keep us entertained and guessing. If these entries had you chuckling, cringing, or checking your own keychain for wires—don’t miss the next Call Log Diaries!
Disclaimer:
All calls were obtained from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office call logs and are considered public records. Please note that any additional commentary reflects the author’s perspective and does not represent the views of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office or its affiliates. This commentary aims to provide a lighthearted take on otherwise challenging situations and is not intended to harm, slander, or negatively impact anyone involved.
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