A Penticton man is blaming his pet for causing him to lose control of his vehicle before crashing into a ditch.
The single vehicle crash happened late Monday night on Highway 97 near Sunoka Beach.
When police showed up, the man claimed that his pet ferret was to blame.
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He told police that the animal somehow got underneath the gas pedal, causing him to lose control.
Police say the man appeared to be impaired by alcohol.
The man was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and a ticket for driving without due care and attention.
He and his ferret were given a ride home by the police.
Neither was injured.