A grandmother in Adelaide reports being shocked after investigating noises described as a “possum” in her roof. Multiple reports say police and authorities later discovered a person living in the roof space instead of an animal. Sources describe the setup as a makeshift arrangement that included items such as a bed, food tins, crockery and shoes. Reports also state that drugs were found in the roof area. The findings indicate the space had been used for accommodation and stored possessions rather than incidental intrusion. Authorities are expected to treat the incident as an unauthorised living arrangement and investigate possession and drug-related matters, depending on what charges are pursued. The homeowner’s initial assumption of an animal highlights how the concealment in the roof space may have delayed discovery. The reports focus on the items recovered from within the roof cavity and the revelation that it was a squatter rather than wildlife.