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Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom

Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom

Summary

A raccoon entered an Ashland ABC store, broke several bourbon bottles, and passed out on the bathroom floor. Animal control officers found the raccoon, took it to a shelter to recover, and then released it back into the wild.

Key Facts

  • A raccoon broke into an Ashland ABC store and smashed bourbon bottles.
  • The animal was found by an animal control officer in the store's bathroom.
  • It passed out drunk and was taken to an animal shelter.
  • The raccoon was released into the wild after it recovered.
  • The store’s surveillance cameras did not capture footage because the raccoon reportedly disrupted them.
  • The incident happened over the weekend.
  • County officials humorously named the raccoon "Rocky."
  • There are no current charges against the raccoon for damages or drunkenness.

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