A pensioner was left shocked after peering out of her window and spotting a sleepy workman stroll into her garden and take a nap on her lawn.
The 74-year-old was not comfortable challenging the hi-vis-clad cable installer so instead took a photograph to show her son.
The Edinburgh OAP watched on in shock as the CityFibre employee packed up during installation work in Sighthill Gardens and found a quiet space to rest his head.
She took a photograph during the labourer's 20-minute power nap on Thursday afternoon and said once he'd stirred from his slumber he returned to his colleagues further down the street.
While her family members had a laugh about the "amusing" photograph they did complain to the company but are yet to receive a response from the network provider, EdinburghLive reports.
The weary workie sprawled out on the freshly mowed lawn yards from the woman's car and shielded from view by her fence and his van.
The woman’s son, who asked not to be identified, said: “While falling asleep in someone’s front garden isn’t the most professional thing to do, we have found it quite amusing.
“But it was completely bizarre. He must have been on his lunch break as he just got out of the van, strolled into the garden and decided to have a nap.
“I’m guessing he thought no one was home, otherwise he would have done what most other workies do and slept in the van.”
The family contacted CityFibre shortly after the incident, but after supplying evidence of the complaint, they have not heard from the provider.
“My mum is 74, so challenging a man isn’t something she’s likely to do, she just let him sleep,” the woman’s son said.
"He was out for about 20-30 minutes, long enough to not realise she was watching from the living room, then he just sauntered off like nothing had happened.
“A few people we’ve shown the photo to have found it quite funny.”
The image has divided people online, with the vast majority backing the workman.
Kate Doherty said: "Could have been many reasons for him laying down & falling asleep, why did she not enquire if he was alright? could have asked a neighbour or passer by to assist if she was uneasy herself to enquire.
"Definitely no need to report him to his employers."
Chelsea Cathro agreed, adding: "Imagine complaining to the company. She could’ve just asked him. The guy could’ve been feeling under the weather or up all night."
But Jean Milne said: "If he was going to take a nap, he should have stayed in the cab of his work van, and not lain down on someone's front lawn."
CityFibre has been contacted for comment.
