back in 2008, there was a purple squirrel found in the uk. re is a picture found in "the daily mail." we have a picture from jersey shore, pennsylvania. what do you think happened to this squirrel? why do you think he's purple? >> i have no idea. i had the game warden come over here and i had taken some hair out of his tail and gave it to them and they were going to run tests and let me know what it was. >> when your wife said, dear, i saw a purple squirrel out in the yard, did you say, really? did you believe her? >> no. she is right most of the time, though. >> so can connie come in? she doesn't want to be in the skype. >> connie doesn't like to be on skype very much. >> so connie, what did you think about this squirrel? >> i knew that nobody would believe us. and that same day that we caught it was a birthday party at my daughter's. so we decided to take it down, because there was like 20, 25 people there. and then as we walked in and we said -- we got one, and they just kind of, you know, thshrugd it off. and then he brought it in. and the

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something you don't see every day, a couple found a purple squirrel. it's purple. >> spray painted it? >> that's what i'm worried about. the guys say animals take on the color of what they eat. what does he eat? >> he has drank some grape juice. >> maybe. >> maybe prune juice. >> wow . >> i don't think he would be purple if he drank prune juice, another color probably. >> it's like a brown. >> yeah . >> we'll get to the squirrel. >> maybe the ravens can adopt him. . >> maybe. >> we are definitely a little bit chilly this morning. you do need to butted l up -- bundle up. to the bus stop, you have to go, but it's friday. the upper 20s in spots. it is cold, the winds are calm. we're not dealing with a wind chill. not picking up on a lot on the radar. there are the clouds towards the west. there's the system that's going to try to get its act together, lots of moisture moving in around 8 o'clock tomorrow. you can wake up to that as well. again, it's going to be dice si out there. luckily, you won't be driving around on it tomorrow. you might want to rethi

it's a purple squirrel. a raven's fan found the squirrel in their backyard. now, the pittsburgh zoo says it came in contact with a dye. maybe he tried to rob a bank? >> that's a hi-tech animal. he's on twitter and he has a facebook page. he's all about the 21st century. >>> this puppy in michigan is recovering after being rescued from a drain. the dog fell into a basement pipe and was stuck overnight. all of this was yesterday. >> oh! look at that puppy! >> well, i saw a face to the squirrel, but i would have responded. >> he's up for adoption for free. >>> this next story is traditional. the flowers and candy don't cut it any more. now, you can pop the question with red velvet cup cakes and it comes with an 8-carat diamond ring. it will only cost $55,000 you better hope that the lady sees the diamond before she eats the cup cake. >>> i'm just saying, if rob is wondering what to get me, there you go. >> he's asleep. >> yeah, who are you kidding! >> food and diamonds, man. >> i love it. >> you don't want the star wars print out. >> no, that would be no good. >

the purple squirrel has been eating blueberries or had a fall into a port-a-potty.rple squirrel. who doesn't? now back to al. i see your expression. >> that's what happened to the joker. he fell into the vat. it changed him. maybe the same thing here. it could be a super village squirrel. what is thon? >> we raise money for cancer and we're having our annual dance marathon. 46 hours of no sitting or sleeping. >> very nice. are you doing the running man? >> yes! >> all right. we like it. watusi. 7 news, boston, massachusetts, nbc 7. sunny and cool, 48 degrees. it will get much colder in boston and the northeast with light snow. storm system getting together in the south bringing rain there now. that will combine with another system bringing snow along the eastern seaboard. today in the ohio river valley. rain in the pacific northwest. the arctic express coming across the plains bringing cold stuff. we're looking at wet weather through the gulf coast. >> good morning. we expect some rain and snow tonight. ahead of that, the weather should be fine. the clouds will thic

a purple squirrel. a couple in central pennsylvania found its and snapped photographs.p that color. they said they found it that way. the animal is pretty popular now and already has its own facebook page. and twitter account. >> it's 5:57 might now. we will be right back. that's way too young to die. >> and alexandria paramedic killed in a line of duty. how his family friends, and colleagues remember the fallen hero. >> premeditated murder or a drunken rage? new testimony from the uva murder trial. >> three of the men who want to be the gop nominee for the white house are in washington today. reporting. we will let you know why they are here and who is surging in the polls. >> i am your house guest. >> arch campbell has a sneak peak amps the new debt and sell -- has a sneak peak at the

but seeing a purple squirrel definitely is. take a look at this little guy.ple near pittsburgh snapped his picture when they found him in the backyard and put him in the cage. animal experts say some animals take on the color of what they eat. but they believe this squirrel ate something with a dye. >> he must be a ravens fan. >>> can't sleep. how you can fight insomnia, without using medication. >>> new development today in the california school abuse story. the unusual deal the school board makes with one teacher. >>> and it's friday. will some wintry weather affect your weekend plans? the updated forecast is coming up. [ female announcer ] there's surprising news about whole grain and the cereals your kids love. ♪ now all general mills big g kid cereals have more whole grain than any other ingredient. the same great taste they love in cereals like lucky charms and cinnamon toast crunch with whole grain that they need. just look for the white check, only on general mills big g kid cereals, the delicious way to help them grow up strong. now with more whole g

a pennsylvania couple found this in their backyard, a purple squirrel.re's no explanation but as you can imagine plenty of theories. one expect said the squirrel must have gotten into contact with some kind of dye. the couple released it back into the wild on tuesday. it may be back in the wild but it does have a facebook page. >> purple and this is pennsylvania? >> how did you guess? >> on our magic wall that's rick santorum's color. when we assign the states on election night, maybe it's a santorum vote. >> aha! >> theories, mary. we'll see you in a few minutes. >>> critics have said it time and time again. mitt romney they say not conservative enough to be the republican nominee. today he tried to prove the naysayers wrong at c pac. >>> and over birth control. did it even divide men and women in the obama administration. >> i don't think there's any question that women's health issues have been long ignored in the marketplace. i'm not talking about inside the white house. >> secretary of health and human services kathleen sibelius on whether the white

the purple squirrel has been eating blueberries or had a fall into a port-a-potty.sn't? now back to al. i see your expression. >> that's what happened to the joker. he fell into the vat. it changed him. maybe the same thing here. it could be a super village squirrel. what is thon? >> we raise money for cancer and we're having our annual dance marathon. 46 hours of no sitting or sleeping. >> very nice. are you doing the running man? >> yes! >> all right. we like it. let's check it out.t. they won't be doing the froog or watusi. boston, massachusetts, nbc 7, sunny, cool, and 48 degrees. and it is going to get much colder in boston. and the northeast. with light snow. storm system getting itself together in the south and bringing rain. combined with another system diving south across the great lakes and bringing snow along the eastern seaboard. today it is in the ohio river valley. rain in the pacific northwest. arctic express coming across the plains. bringing pretty cold stuff and we are looking at wet weather down to the gulf coast. that's what's going on around the

a purple squirrel. how did it get that way.rgh zoo says sometimes to animals become the color of what they eat. others say it may have come in contact with some kind of a dye. this squirm was released back into the wild and the state game warden is analyzing some of the fur it left behind. >>> four inmates are being treated for stab wound following a riot at san quentin yesterday morning. it involved about 200 prisoners. four inmates were taken to the hospital but their injuries are not life-threatening. >>> round two of the at&t pro- am golf tournament is underway at pebble beach. tiger woods is playing this tournament for the first time since 2002 and looked good in the opening round. >>> this stop, let's see what's happening with sal. >> the toll plaza here, in case you're trying to sneak off, it is moderately heavy. you can see here, about 10 or 15 minutes. let's go to steve. >>> change today, cooler weather and light sprinkle, light rain, maybe drizzle and light rain through the city. overall cooler with 50s and 60s, partl

the purple squirrel tweeted i'm free, i'm free.can keep updating me. it it was a indict yet of berries to an accidental fall into a chemical port-a-potty. >>> even snooki apparently tweeting she wants a purple squirrel of her own. who doesn't want one. it's 8:05. back to al with a check on the weather. i see your expression. >> that's what happened to the joker, he fell into that vat and it changed him. maybe the same thing happened to him. it could become a super villain squirrel. we have a good group of kids here. what's thon. >> we raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer and next weekend we have our annual dance mare none, 46 hours of no sitting or sleeping. to learn more and donate go to thon.org. >> will you do the running man? we like that. 7 news, boston, massachusetts, nbc 7. sunny, cool, 48 degrees. and it's going to g metuch colder in boston and the northeast with some light snow. storm system getting itself foeg in the south bringing rain now. it will combine with another system diving south aacr

squirrel. it is purple. >> he's a ravens fan. after they found the criticer, they crapped him and took -- drapd him and -- trapped him and took these pictures. everybody has a theory. they say some animals take on the color of what they eat. the squirrel now has a facebook and twitter account. >> blueberries. >> that's what i was thinking. >> grape jelly. >>> big changes coming this weekend. t looks like we could be seeing another winter mix later this evening. not a whole lot with this system. not picking up on a lot right now. we are still underer mainly clear skies -- under mainly clear skies. as we take this further out, we can see across the midwest, heading into missouri, already getting some snow, mixture here. temperatures will be warm today. of course we're going to start out as rain and mix over a little more to some snow. talking about the temperatures, we're cold this morning, bundle it up. 22 right now in tow son. bell air coming in around 25 degrees. all right let's get a check of your traffic now with ang la. good

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a couple in pennsylvania found this unusual looking squirrel in their backyard. yes. he's purple. are some theories about how the squirrel got its vibrant color. the zoo says sometimes animals take ons color of what they eat. others say maybe it came in contact with some sort of dye. the couple released the squirrel back in the wild. >>> the states could be scaling back new restrictions on fogging used to fight the west nile virus. the state told mosquito control agencies they had to to new clean water acts permits. now the contra costa times reports the state is considering allowing agencies to fog nearby seven of those water ways. the agency say fogging will prevent the mosquito population from increasing and prevent cases of the west nile virus. >>> he had a 2.6 grade point average in high school and used drugs in college. the report was compiled in 1991 when president bush was going to appoint jobs. some describe steve jobs as a man of power that distorts reality to get his goals. others say he was a person of good character that would make an excellent representative for his c

purple crocuses and daffodils on another. even the squirrels are frolicking. all signs point to spring. but it's only february 23rd. >> really crazy. i feel like mother nature is on drugs. >> it's so nice. i'm ready for spring, ready for it to be warm again. >> you think it's going to last? >> i hope so. >> pucks taney phil may have predicted another six weeks of winter but mother nature has other plans. with temperatures near 70 today, cafes are opening their patios and people are losing layers. >> it's amazing. i'm loving it. >> reporter: what does all the warm weather mean for blooming plants? mitch baker with american plants says this is one of the earliest spring blooms he's ever seen. >> we've had snow drops in bloom since december, then crocus and daffodils and they're very early and fine. the cold weather is not going to bother them. you can't really reverse it. it's all based on soil temperature and our very warm daytime air temperatures. and once the process begins there is no way to stop it unless it gets cold again. >> reporter: so just enjoy them.

squirrel sure to keep heads turning. how it furry critter got its unusual hue. >> purple. >> we're still seeing some showers and continuing to see some moisture moving into the afternoon hours. pretty wet at ocean beach. will we see that over the weekend? we will talk about that next. she spotted it in her backyard. her husband set up a trap, and they too >>> you're not nuts. this squirrel is definitely purpose. a pennsylvania woman thought she spotted it in her yard so they took pictures to prove the anomaly. it can be dye. the furry critter is set free and it has a facebook page. >> those are indigenous to karnopolu. s. >> we have clouds in the skies right now. we have seen showers as a weak cold front slides through. hi-def doppler picking up on that moisture and you can see it's falling apart as it moves by but still a lot of leftover low-level moisture so we are seeing some very wet conditions. we have drizzle outside and temperatures mild into san jose at 65 degrees. 57 degrees and the drizzle in san francisco and 61 degrees in consumer report. partly cloudy skies, sprinkles and most of the energy near the coastline