Summary
A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia and caused a mess. It knocked over liquor bottles and later passed out in the store's bathroom. Animal protection officers safely captured the raccoon and released it back into the wild.
Key Facts
- A raccoon entered a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, and damaged 14 liquor bottles worth about $250.
- The raccoon was found intoxicated and sprawled on the bathroom floor of the store.
- Hanover County Animal Protection responded and safely captured the raccoon.
- The raccoon did not have any injuries and was released back into the wild.
- The animal affected the store's security system, causing a power outage alert.
- Alcohol is very harmful to raccoons, affecting their nervous systems.
- Photos from the scene showed broken glass and spilled liquor on the floor.
- The incident drew amusing reactions on social media, with many commenting on the raccoon's misadventure.
