Fort Hamilton Cannon Salute Goes Viral After ‘Kamikaze Squirrel’ Leaps Onto Soldier During Sail4th 250

A ceremonial cannon salute at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton turned into an international viral moment when a startled squirrel leapt from a utility pole onto a Soldier firing a ceremonial cannon during Sail4th 250. Captured by the garrison’s Public Affairs Chief, the clip has now surpassed 9.1 million views on Instagram and has been widely shared across major media outlets.