Drunken Raccoon Causes Chaos in Virginia Liquor Store, Found Passed Out After Rampage
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, causing extensive damage and ransacking shelves. Found passed out drunk in the bathroom, it was later released.
Overview
- A raccoon gained unauthorized entry into a Virginia liquor store, reportedly falling through a ceiling tile to begin its destructive spree.
- The animal caused significant damage, smashing numerous bottles, ransacking shelves, and creating a chaotic scene within the premises.
- After its rampage, the raccoon consumed alcohol and was subsequently discovered passed out drunk on the bathroom floor by an employee.
- Animal control officers were called to the scene to apprehend the inebriated raccoon, transporting it to an animal shelter for recovery.
- Following its recovery and showing no signs of injury, the raccoon was successfully released back into its natural habitat by animal control.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources collectively frame this story with a lighthearted, anthropomorphic tone, portraying the raccoon as a mischievous "masked burglar" or "trash panda" on a "drunken rampage." They emphasize the humorous aspects through playful language and highlight quotes that reinforce the animal's human-like "poor life choices" and "escapade," creating an amusing narrative of an unusual incident.
"After ransacking the shelves, the raccoon passed out intoxicated in the bathroom, the Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter said in a statement."
USA TODAY"The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon."
CBS News"The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he’s a raccoon."
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FAQ
The raccoon entered the liquor store by climbing through the ceiling and falling through a ceiling tile.
The raccoon caused significant damage by smashing bottles, toppling shelves, and creating a trail of broken glass, reportedly destroying 14 bottles of alcohol.
No, the raccoon was not injured; it was reported to have only a possible hangover and no physical injuries after its recovery.
The raccoon was taken to an animal shelter to recover and was later released back into the wild after showing no signs of injury.
Yes, the raccoon consumed alcohol, specifically targeting scotch and whisky from the bottom shelf of the liquor store.
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