Summary
A raccoon in Virginia, nicknamed the "trashed panda," broke into a liquor store and drank alcohol. The raccoon is also suspected of breaking into a karate studio and the DMV for snacks. Local officials have used the raccoon’s story to raise funds for a shelter renovation.
Key Facts
- A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia and consumed alcohol.
- The raccoon is suspected of committing other break-ins at a karate studio and the DMV.
- Officials nicknamed the raccoon the "trashed panda."
- The incident occurred shortly after Thanksgiving.
- Local authorities have raised $207,000 from selling shirts with the "trashed panda" logo.
- The funds raised will go toward renovating an animal shelter.
- The raccoon was released back into the wild a mile from the shopping center.
