A customer called Snohomish County Public Utility to report a power pole that was almost completely pecked through by a bird.

Snohomish County PUD officials said a woodpecker caused the damage to the pole. However, people voiced their own theories on social media.

But some were doubting the authenticity of the post.

The Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this report.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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