Why would a woodchuck (or groundhog) like my above ground pool?

[gonfishin]

My son-in-law came over to mow while I was out of town today. He sent me snap shots of a critter that crawled out of the pool that I'm guessing is a woodchuck (aka groundhog).

Other than running my chlorine up to SLAM level for a day or two, and doing a good vacuuming of the pool, is there any other cleaning I should do knowing there was a critter in the pool?

Of course, we will need to figure out how to get rid of the darned thing. From a quick search, it appears it could cause damage to the pool and more. If anyone has eradication suggestions, I'll take them.

 

[Texas Splash]

I can tell you why he's there ...... it's very simple ...... he knows it's a TFP pool! You might have to call Bill Murry on this one.

 

[gonfishin]

I don't think Bill makes house calls, but I'll keep him in mind.

 

[Newdude]

An official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time.

 

[mguzzy]

I don't think Bill makes house calls, but I'll keep him in mind.